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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.

Air India’s first A350-900 aircraft arrives in Delhi; Fleet renewal commences

December 23, 2023 by Ajay Leave A Comment

Today, Air India received their first A350-900 aircraft, which will be inducted into the fleet in the coming days. The airline has 20 of these on order.

HDFC Bank to change transfer ratios for 3 Conversion Partners effective January 15, 2024 [Minor Devaluation]

December 22, 2023 by Ajay 2 Comments

HDFC Bank’s most premium credit card customers will see a minor devaluation of the value of their points if they like to transfer them over to partner programmes next month. Here are the details.

10 More Days: Instant Status, all the way through Diamond tier for MasterCard cardmembers

December 21, 2023 by Ajay 12 Comments

Wyndham Rewards is handing out top-tier status to select MasterCard members. Check out to find out more about how you can get this generous Status Upgrade.

Vistara goes daily on Mumbai – London Heathrow and double daily to Singapore in 2024

December 20, 2023 by Ajay 8 Comments

Vistara has announced that the airline will launch a second Mumbai – Singapore flight on February 1, 2024, and go daily on its flight between Mumbai and London Heathrow on March 1, 2024. Here are the details.

Air India rolls out branding update across airport and online channels

December 19, 2023 Updated on June 8, 2024 by Ajay 3 Comments

Air India has rolled out their new brand collaterals across airports and online. Here is how it looks.

Marriott Bonvoy ties up with Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer to offer reciprocal benefits to elites

December 13, 2023 Updated on December 14, 2023 by Ajay 4 Comments

Marriott Bonvoy and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer have announced a new partnership that allows for the elite members of both loyalty programmes to earn benefits from each other. Here are the details.

Air India unveils new uniforms for cabin and cockpit crew, designed by Manish Malhotra

December 12, 2023 by Ajay 3 Comments

Air India has released the images of their new uniforms, which will be rolled out shortly to coincide with the first A350-900 induction into their fleet. Here are the details.

Last 3 Days: Amex offering 30% Bonus for Marriott Bonvoy Conversion Transfer Bonus Through December 15, 2023

December 12, 2023 by Ajay 5 Comments

A new Amex to Marriott Transfer Bonus is getting you a 30% bonus on transferring from Amex Membership Rewards to Marriott Bonvoy through December 15, 2023. Here is what to make of this promotion.