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.

Air India returns to Amsterdam (again) on December 17, 2023

November 22, 2023 by Ajay Leave A Comment

Air India has scored slots to return to Schiphol and will restart operations (again) in December 2023. The flights are already up for sale.

Qatar Airways Privilege Club offering 25% Conversion Bonus for select bank points (Citi PremierMiles participating)

November 21, 2023 Updated on December 6, 2023 by Ajay Leave A Comment

Qatar Airways is offering a massive bonus on the conversion of your credit card points into Qatar Airways Avios points. Here are the details.

Club ITC offering 10% Bonus on conversion from Axis Bank reward points

November 20, 2023 Updated on December 6, 2023 by Ajay 2 Comments

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A new Club ITC / Axis Bank Promotion is offering a 10% Bonus on converting your EDGE Rewards/MILES to Club ITC. Here are the details.

30% Discount for Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes November 2023

November 15, 2023 Updated on January 16, 2024 by Ajay 1 Comment

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Singapore Airlines is offering a great opportunity to redeem some 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.

Dubai Airshow 2023: Turkish Airlines slated to order up to 350 aircraft including 100 A350 aircraft

November 13, 2023 Updated on December 6, 2023 by Ajay 1 Comment

At the Dubai Airshow slated to kick off today, you might hear of a massive order from Turkish Airlines, which is slated to order a large number of A321 and A350 aircraft for its fleet.

Dubai Airshow 23: Emirates expected to order more Boeing 777X Aircraft

November 13, 2023 Updated on December 6, 2023 by Ajay Leave A Comment

At the 2023 edition of the Dubai Airshow, Emirates is slated to order a slate of widebody aircraft from Boeing. Here are the details of the expected orders and tradeoffs.

IndiGo expects another 30+ aircraft to be grounded between January – March 2024 due to Pratt & Whitney Engine Issues

November 7, 2023 Updated on December 6, 2023 by Ajay Leave A Comment

IndiGo will have another 35 or so aircraft be grounded, given the airline was one of the initial customers of Pratt & Whitney’s GTF engines. This will mean over 22% aircraft of IndiGo will be grounded at a time.

Qatar Airways adds ability to redeem Privilege Club Avios for JetBlue tickets

November 6, 2023 Updated on December 6, 2023 by Ajay 1 Comment

JetBlue rewards are now available on Qatar Airways Avios. Here are the details around availability and how to book.

Vistara launches free messaging for Club Vistara members flying aboard their 787s and A321s

November 6, 2023 Updated on December 6, 2023 by Ajay Leave A Comment

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Vistara launches free inflight messaging plans for customers on board their international flights who fly on their 787 and A321 flights, as long as they are Club Vistara members. Here are the details.

Etihad opens stunning new lounges at Abu Dhabi Airport’s Terminal A

November 6, 2023 Updated on December 6, 2023 by Ajay 3 Comments

As Etihad transitions to Terminal A at Abu Dhabi International Airport, it has announced the opening of new Business and First Class Lounges, and also an exclusive Arrivals Lounge.