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Ajay Awtaney

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ARTICLES BY AJAY AWTANEY

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 Sep 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 Sep 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 Sep 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 Sep 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 Sep 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 Sep 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 Sep 2021

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

3 min read . 02 Sep 2021

Get your math right before buying and spending airline miles

3 min read . 01 Sep 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 Sep 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

(Photo: iStock)

Travelling abroad? Here is how to stay away from the foreign exchange counter

4 min read . 18 Jul 2019

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Stay on schedule: What you should keep in mind while travelling in bad weather

3 min read . 11 Jul 2019

Soon, long-distance travel may mean reduced carbon footprint but more jet lag

3 min read . 03 Jul 2019

It’s holiday season and with Jet closed, return fare from Mumbai to Bengaluru could cost as much as flying to Phuket.

Why Mumbai-Phuket round trip could cost as much as flying to Bengaluru and back

4 min read . 18 Jun 2019

Aircraft makers highlight how innovation makes flying easier for pilots, and the experience more modern for fliers. (Photo: Bloomberg)

Opinion | The 50-year Airbus, Boeing rivalry centres around passenger comfort

3 min read . 04 Jun 2019

Hotels often throw in benefits like late check-out for those who book directly. (iStock)

Opinion | Why booking rooms directly may be your best option

3 min read . 21 May 2019

In air travel, much like in life, loyalty pays (Photo: iStock)

Why you need more than one frequent flyer programme to make the most of benefits

3 min read . 14 May 2019

The best way to circumvent the situation is to always travel with a set of clothes in your cabin baggage on an international trip. Photo: iStock

You’ve arrived but your luggage hasn’t? Here’s what you should do immediately

3 min read . 07 May 2019

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