Ajay, Author at Live From A Lounge

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.

World of Hyatt’s first global promotion to offer 3000 points for every two nights.

February 22, 2023 by Ajay 1 Comment

World of Hyatt has launched its next global promotion, which is offering 3000 points on every two nights stayed, between March and May 2023. Here are the details.

Why I added Axis Atlas to my wallet, inspite of the Magnus!

February 20, 2023 by Ajay 29 Comments

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I recently added the Axis Bank Atlas Credit Card to my wallet. While a full review is a while away, here is why I added this card to my wallet. What do you think of this card?

30% Discount for Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes February 2023

February 18, 2023 by Ajay Leave A Comment

Singapore Airlines is offering a great opportunity to redeem many sectors on their global network at a discounted price of 30% when you book with Krisflyer miles. Hurry because these won’t last long. Book now.

IHG One Rewards offering Diamond fast track through 2024

February 17, 2023 by Ajay Leave A Comment

IHG One is offering status for a much lower number of nights spent at their hotels with the newly launched challenge today. Here is how you can sign up and qualify.

American Express rolls out Spend Offers for cardmembers (valid through April 15, 2023)

February 15, 2023 by Ajay Leave A Comment

American Express has rolled out its first spending offers for 2023. Here is a lowdown of all their offers and how you can easily get 3-5% more on your spending in the next 60 days after enrolling for these offers.

Air India orders 470 aircraft with Airbus and Boeing to modernise fleet in the largest commercial aviation order till date

February 15, 2023 by Ajay 3 Comments

Air India has finally announced its big order of 470 aircraft, joining up both Airbus and Boeing to help them grow in the future. Here are the details.

Air India stitches up 470 aircraft order with Airbus and Boeing. First planes to arrive in 2023.

February 13, 2023 by Ajay Leave A Comment

Signed, Sealed, and now on the customers’ desk to be delivered to the world. While Air India writes out the press release, here is an insight in the aircraft order that is slated to be announced soon from Air India.

The Citi – Axis deal nears the finish line

February 11, 2023 by Ajay 7 Comments

It seems that it will be just a few more days before Citibank shuts shop in India and hands over their business to Axis Bank.

LiveFromALounge’s Award Booking Service

February 10, 2023 by Ajay 3 Comments

Having trouble using your miles for that dream trip? Here is how we make it work for you.

India repeals RT-PCR testing requirement for arrivals and transfers via Singapore / Hong Kong / Japan and 3 other countries

February 9, 2023 by Ajay Leave A Comment

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India has repealed Covid-19 testing on its borders, effective February 13, 2023. Arrivals/transit from China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Thailand will no longer be subject to RT-PCR testing before departure to access India.