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.

Amusing: Air India wants no expansion of the bilaterals to the Middle East

June 9, 2024 by Ajay 17 Comments

Not accounting for the growth of air travel between India and the UAE, Air India objects to the enhancement of bilateral air travel rights between India and the UAE.

Air India Express announces, then pauses, operations from Ghaziabad’s Hindon Airport effective August 2024

June 9, 2024 by Ajay Leave A Comment

Air India Express, earlier this week, announced flights to be launched from Hindon, a secondary airport in Delhi. Now, these are on hold. What gives?

Axis Bank Olympus Credit Card: Axis Bank to roll out the red carpet for Citi Prestige Cardmembers in India

June 9, 2024 Updated on July 2, 2024 by Ajay 10 Comments

Axis Bank Credit Cards has started dropping hints on the future of the Citi Prestige Credit Card. Here is what we know at the moment.

Citi Prestige to transition to Axis Bank Olympus Credit Card soon

June 7, 2024 Updated on July 2, 2024 by Ajay 10 Comments

Axis Bank Credit Cards has started dropping hints on the future of the Citi Prestige Credit Card. Here is what we know at the momeny.

Get 30% more Flying Returns points on Air India bookings made with HSBC and Axis Bank Credit Cards

June 7, 2024 by Ajay Leave A Comment

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Air India is offering a 30% Bonus on flights booked with Axis Bank/HSBC Credit Cards. Here are the details.

British Airways to launch new flights between Delhi and London Heathrow in April 2025

June 7, 2024 by Ajay 2 Comments

British Airways will launch a third daily flight between Delhi and London Heathrow in April 2025. Here are the details.

Air India to launch 5X weekly flights between Bengaluru and London Gatwick in August 2024

June 7, 2024 by Ajay 2 Comments

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Air India will connect Bengaluru and London Gatwick in the coming months, launching a 5x weekly flight between the two airports in August 2024.

Air India receives approval to merge Vistara with itself

June 6, 2024 by Ajay 2 Comments

The Air India and Vistara merger is almost going to get real now. The airlines have received the nod from the Indian companies court and they should be closing the reorganisation within 9 months from now.