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Airlines gear up for Business Travel Show

17 Jan 2013 by BusinessTraveller

Over 30 airlines will be exhibiting at next month's Business Travel Show in London, with highlights including Japan Airlines showcasing its new JAL Sky Suite business class seat.

The show takes place on February 5 and 6 at Earls Court, and is Europe’s main exhibition and conference for corporate travel buyers, managers and bookers to source, learn and network.

This year a total of 34 airlines will be exhibiting at the show, as well as Gatwick airport, airline alliances Skyteam and Star Alliance, and airport transport providers Gatwick Express and Heathrow Express.

Highlights include Japan Airlines showcasing its new JAL Sky Suite business class seat, and Malaysia Airlines celebrating its entry into the Oneworld alliance.

Air New Zealand will be giving away a pair of Business Premier tickets to Los Angeles, while Virgin Atlantic will be promoting its new domestic flying programme, and South African Airways will be celebrating its new collaboration with celebrity chef and Masterchef South Africa judge Benny Masekwameng.

Ukraine International Airlines will be giving away two business class tickets from London to Kieve for visitors to its stand, while Finnair will be celebrating the 20th anniversary of its Finnair Plus loyalty scheme.

Other carriers exhibiting this year include Air Canada, Air China, Easyjet, Emirates, Flybe, Lufthansa, Oman Air, SAS, Singapore Airlines, TAP Portugal, Thai Airways, United Airlines and US Airways.

Business Traveller will also be exhibiting at the show, and we invite our readers to join us to taste some of the winning wines from this year's Cellars in the Sky Awards, celebrating the best wines and champagnes served in business and first class.

Tastings will take place at stand 180, from 1pm-2pm, and 3pm-4pm on February 5, and from 11.30am-12.30pm and 2pm-3pm on February 6.

For more information and to register to attend the show, visit businesstravelshow.com.

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