About Ajay

Ajay Awtaney is the Founder and Editor of Live From A Lounge (LFAL), a pioneering digital platform renowned for publishing news and views about aviation, hotels, passenger experience, loyalty programs, travel trends and frequent travel tips for the Global Indian. He is considered the Indian authority on business travel, luxury travel, frequent flyer miles, loyalty credit cards and travel for Indians around the globe. Ajay is a frequent contributor and commentator on the media as well, including ET Now, BBC, CNBC TV18, NDTV, Conde Nast Traveller and many other outlets.

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2 years of OneWorld Emerald with the Citi Prestige Credit Card

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One of the many perks of holding the Citi Prestige Credit Card is the tie-up they have with BA, where members get a tier upgrade if they fly British Airways within the first year of membership. Also, they get 5000 free Avios, which is good for a short flight in most parts of the world.

Check here to see how this helps you get oneworld Emerald status.

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Etihad Guest offering 2-3x qualification and bonus miles

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Etihad Guest has recently offered a promotion, valid till February 29, 2016 where you can become an Etihad elite much quicker by signing up and flying by June 30, 2016. You get double to triple miles as bonus miles, and qualification miles as well.

Check in to find out all the details.

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Have you given our 15K JPMiles giveaway with RocketMiles a spin?

RocketMiles is a website which helps you earn miles when you book hotels using their website. We have collaborated to help you with earning a 4000 JPMiles bonus for your first booking, over and above the miles you will earn per night.

Also, here is a chance to win a 15,000 JPMiles bounty as well! Read up to find out more!

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Jet Airways’ to launch in-flight entertainment for domestic flights, planning wifi

Jet Airways has announced their plans to install new IFE systems on their planes which will enable you to watch content on your own phone or tablet. They also plan to use these systems to offer wifi in the air once our regulators allow this.

Find out all the details inside about the rollout.

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My first UberPool Experience

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Uber has recently launched the UberPool functionality in India which allows you to share a ride with someone else going in the same direction. As a result, you can get a cheaper ride, and the car can get more passengers. Win Win!

Have a look of my review for UberPool in Bangalore.

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