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Business News > Mint Authors > Ajay Awtaney

Ajay Awtaney

ARTICLES BY AJAY AWTANEY

An airline loyalty programme will grant you 'miles' each time you fly with the airline or other partner airlines and put your frequent flyer number during check-in. (iStockphoto)

How to use your loyalty account to navigate expensive travel

4 min read . 19 Dec 2022

If you have the time, then the next time you are booking tickets, shop around a bit using the conventional OTAs such as MakeMyTrip, meta-search engines like Kayak and Google Flights, and directly on the airline website for airlines such as Akasa. (iStock)

How to find cheap fares for your next business trip

3 min read . 19 Sept 2022

Placing a Bluetooth-enabled tracker in your luggage is a good practice. (iStockphoto)

How to ensure your luggage arrives with you at the airport

4 min read . 08 Aug 2022

Using credit cards while shopping abroad can help you earn reward points and, in some cases, ensure you pay lower forex interchange fee. (iStock)

Plastic money is your best friend for international trips

4 min read . 18 Jul 2022

Last year, airlines were struggling to fill their planes and customers were able to fly at dirt cheap prices. Now, all you see are serpentine queues at every stage of the journey. (iStock)

How to navigate those crowded airport queues like a boss

4 min read . 04 Jul 2022

Many airline executives claim business cabins are selling out faster, even before the economy seats start to fill. (iStock)

Revenge travel might make you late for that office meeting

3 min read . 24 May 2022

The inside of an Emirates airline’s double-decker Airbus A380. Photo: AFP

Pay attention not just to the airline, but also the aircraft when you book your flight

4 min read . 02 Sept 2021

A low-fare ticket might actually be an expensive option. Photo: iStock

Opinion | Buying a low-fare air ticket might not always be the smartest way to save some cash

4 min read . 02 Sept 2021

An airport lounge offers facilities that make travel easier. Photo: iStock

Airport lounge is your ticket to some relaxation before a flight

4 min read . 02 Sept 2021

Companies are responsible for their employees when they travel on business.

Needed: A comprehensive business travel policy, which isn’t just luxurious

4 min read . 02 Sept 2021

JetPrivilege has a relationship with 25 other airlines, and more in the offing, where you can redeem your JPMiles. Photo: Reuters

Opinion | Is it time to redeem or hold on to your alternative travel currency, the JPMiles?

3 min read . 02 Sept 2021

You can stay in fancy places if you use your reward points well.

Start using reward points programmes to get travel benefits

4 min read . 02 Sept 2021

The easiest way to fly business is to buy business. Photo: iStock

Score that economy to business upgrade you always wanted on your next flight

4 min read . 02 Sept 2021

Choose to be a member of the right alliance for more comfortable business travel

3 min read . 02 Sept 2021

Get your math right before buying and spending airline miles

3 min read . 01 Sept 2021

Get your math right before buying and spending airline miles

3 min read . 01 Sept 2021

Facial recognition systems save time spent in queues. (Photo: Reuters)

Soon, forgetting a passport need not be your greatest travel fear

3 min read . 01 Sept 2021

Facial recognition systems save time spent in queues. (Photo: Reuters)

Soon, forgetting a passport need not be your greatest travel fear

3 min read . 01 Sept 2021

Sometimes booking tickets using miles can cost less. Photo: iStock

How to use your frequent flyer miles for the most value while travelling abroad

3 min read . 27 Aug 2021

How to stay safe from skimmers and scamsters when you’re on your dream vacation

3 min read . 25 Jul 2019