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.

Jindal Power expresses interest in taking over Go First

October 12, 2023 Updated on December 6, 2023 by Ajay Leave A Comment

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Go First might have a suitor, just might. Here is what we know so far about the expression of interest by Jindal Power Limited.

Deal: Air India launches special sale for European Routes for travel through December 15, 2023

October 11, 2023 Updated on December 6, 2023 by Ajay 1 Comment

Air India has launched a sale for its European network from India. Availability is spotty though of these fares.

Is this the new Air India Express Logo?

October 9, 2023 Updated on December 6, 2023 by Ajay Leave A Comment

Air India Express Logo seems to be out in the open, before the desired date. Here is how it looks, perhaps!

Air India and US airlines bring back crew from Israel; AI puts temporary halt on Israel flight operations

October 9, 2023 Updated on December 6, 2023 by Ajay Leave A Comment

Air India has brought home its people responsible for flight and airport operations who were in Tel Aviv when the conflict broke out. They have since cancelled flights into TLV and are monitoring the situation. Other airlines have also brought their employees out from Tel Aviv.

Frequent Flyer data tool ExpertFlyer loses access to Star Alliance inventory

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

ExpertFlyer has lost access to a tonne of the award availability it had till a few days back.

Now Live: World of Hyatt’s global promotion to offer 3000 points for every three nights.

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

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

Aeroplan resumes offering ex-India redemptions online

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

Air Canada’s Aeroplan has renewed the ability to book redemption tickets online from India effective October 3, 2023. Here are the details.

Air India brings Premium Economy to the Delhi – San Francisco – Delhi rotation

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

Air India will offer their (newer) Boeing 777-200LR, earlier operated by Delta Air Lines, on one of the two frequencies between Delhi and San Francisco in the coming weeks. Here are the details.

Amex offering up to INR 6000 in Amazon vouchers for add-on cards sign up

October 5, 2023 Updated on December 6, 2023 by Ajay Leave A Comment

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American Express has launched a new promotion which rewards cardmembers when they sign up family members or friends as add-on card members to their card account. Here are the details of this limited time promotion.

Prepare for the 2023 Festive Sales with these credit cards

October 5, 2023 Updated on December 6, 2023 by Ajay 1 Comment

There are some great deals coming your way in the Indian sales in the next few days. Get set for these deals by getting the right credit cards. Apply now.