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Pakistan Airspace continues to be closed to Indian airlines
In April 2025, right after the India-Pakistan skirmishes, Pakistan decided to close their airspace to Indian carriers, in a repeat of its 2019 stance. This meant that Indian airlines or India-registered aircraft will no longer be able to use Pakistani airspace to conduct flights in and out of Europe and...
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CRED’s Centurion Moment: The Sovereign
The fintech tribe in India has been quietly levelling up for years. On September 15, 2025, CRED unveiled Yosemite, a significant expansion of its product universe that includes wealth tools, a mass-market co-branded credit card, and one area that will garner most of the headlines: Sovereign, an invite-only society and...
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How to start claiming Air India Maharaja Points on your Zomato orders
If you order food on Zomato and collect airline miles, mid-September 2025 has just made dinner a little more valuable. Air India’s Maharaja Club has tied up with Zomato so that, once you link the two accounts, eligible Zomato food orders start earning Maharaja Points — plus you get a...
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Buy Aeroplan miles with 85% Bonus through September 24, 2025
Air Canada has launched a new flash sale. It is selling Aeroplan miles at up to an 85% bonus, but only through September 10, 2025. This is amongst the highest bonuses I’ve received from Aeroplan (except for an anniversary bonus last year) and, hence, is of interest. Buy Aeroplan miles with...
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Rent Payments on Credit Cards shut by major fintechs due to new RBI Rules
Rent payment using credit cards on apps such as PhonePe, Paytm, and CRED has been disabled following new RBI guidelines for Payment Aggregators. The change impacts those who relied on this feature to earn reward points or manage cash flow through cards. Rent Payments on Credit Cards: What changed? On September 15,...
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IndiGo launching flights to Copenhagen, effective October 8, 2025
IndiGo has announced a new long-haul route from Mumbai to Copenhagen, set to launch on October 8, 2025.  The airline will operate thrice-weekly service with Boeing 787‑9 Dreamliners wet‑leased from Norse Atlantic Airways.  Copenhagen becomes IndiGo’s 44th international destination (138th overall) and marks its debut in Scandinavia.  CEO Pieter Elbers...
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Amex Spend Based Targeted Offer [Sep-Oct’25]
American Express is back with its usual Diwali spend-based offer. Spend-based offers are usually a feature from Amex and are made available twice a year (once for Jan-Apr and then usually between Sep-Nov). They also regularly have other good offers, such as earning bonus points, vouchers, and bonuses on transferring points. Similar...
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Last Day: Buy Marriott Bonvoy Points with a Flat 40% Bonus [0.89¢ or ₹0.78/Point]
Marriott is the largest hotel chain in the world. That means you will find a Marriott hotel in most places. With over 30 brands, there are many opportunities to make the most out of your Marriott points. There are many ways to earn Marriott Bonvoy points in India. However, buying...
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IHG Bonus Elite Night Targeted Offer [Till 31st Dec]
IHG sent the Bonus Elite Night targeted promotion yesterday. This promotion is valid for stays between 1 ‌Oct‌ob‌er and 3‍1 December 2025. If you have plans for stays at IHG and are targeted for this promotion, register for it. IHG Bonus Elite Night Credit Basics You will earn double elite night credit for stays completed...
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Earn 3x IHG Points For Stays Between October 1 – December 31, 2025
IHG is back with another solid promotion for its members. If you have stays planned in the next three months, you can earn 3x IHG points on your hotel stays. Here are the details. Earn 3x IHG Points : Basics You need to be an IHG member to take advantage of IHG...
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IHG Flash Sale Promotion: Save Up to 23.5% in Europe
IHG is offering up to 23.5% off stays in IHG hotels in select european countries, UK and Ireland, Germany, Belgium and The Netherlands. As this is a flash sale, bookings must be made by 23rd September 2025. IHG Autumn Flash Sale Promotion: Basics If you have upcoming stays planned at IHG in...
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Prepare for Lounge Access Chaos as Dreamfolks exits Lounge Access Business in India
The long-standing Dreamfolks saga will finally come to an end. The rising star of the lounge access world, the company used to provide lounge access to over 20 banks’ customers in India, and just today, it has pulled itself out of the business altogether. Dreamfolks exits the Domestic Lounge Access Business. Dreamfolks,...
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8 great miles and points buying opportunities available in August 2025
Here are some amazing opportunities for you to buy miles and points and plan your next vacation at literally 40-50% of the usual prices! The post 8 great miles and points buying opportunities available in August 2025 appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
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Why I’m spending on my Scapia Credit Card every month
Scapia, the travel-focused credit card, is back to onboarding new customers. Here are the details of the card and how it made it to my list of cards I use. The post Why I’m spending on my Scapia Credit Card every month appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
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Giveaway: An Air India Business Class Ticket
Here is your opportunity to win a business class ticket to travel in India. Participate in this giveaway to win. The post Giveaway: An Air India Business Class Ticket appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
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Last few days: An extra 3000 Accor Points worth INR 6,000 when you sign up for Accor Plus (get Accor status as well)
Accor Plus, the Dining programme for Accor Hotels is offering an additional 3000 ALL points worth INR 6,000. Check out the details inside. The post Last few days: An extra 3000 Accor Points worth INR 6,000 when you sign up for Accor Plus (get Accor status as well) appeared first...