Flying by the Seat of your Policy

Sponsored By British Airways, American Airlines, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Yapta


Flying by the Seat of your Policy

Does your air policy stand up to the new ways of flying and buying?


Airline expenditure’s cost control is becoming increasingly more difficult. Paying for sandwiches, credit card charges, upgrades - understanding the blurred lines between legacy and low cost carriers means that policy will play a big part, as will communication, in the key to success. 


Understanding everything you need to know about the airline category places you in the best negotiating position, and improves supplier partnerships, to help you get the best for your organisation and your travellers.


Our expert speakers will explain the supplier complexities, the economic, political and environmental issues in this category and how to address the content discrepancies.  There will also be an update on IATA regarding payment/credit card charges and NDC advances along with airport and route expansion challenges.

 

Partners & Sponsors

Other
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Title Sponsor

American Airlines

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Title Sponsor

British Airways

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Title Sponsor

easyJet

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Title Sponsor

Etihad Airways

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Title Sponsor

Yapta

Speakers

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Jared Cox

Director International Distribution Strategy | American Airlines

Roman van Alten

Manager International Distribution Strategy - EMEA | American Airlines

Venue

etc.venues Marble Arch

About Venue

Located in the heart of London’s West End, etc.venues Marble Arch is a contemporary meeting,training and event venue. Situated on Edgware Road just minutes away from Marble Arch Station and Bond Street, the venue offers a contemporary designed, high quality conference, training and meeting venue with extensive break out facilities. Freshly prepared food is served onsite by our chefs from a theatre style kitchen

Address

Garfield House, 86 Edgware Rd

London, Greater London, United Kingdom, W2 2EA

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Public Transportation

By Train

Paddington Station (20mins)

By Tube

Marble Arch (Central Line)

Parking

There is a NCP car park situated within close proximity to Marble Arch - visit www.ncp.co.uk formore details.

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Registration Fee
Business Buyer Free
Business IP Buyer Free
Connect Buyer Free
Connect IP Buyer Free
Registration Closes

Tuesday Sep 05, 2017

1:00 AM Europe/London
Event Time

Friday Sep 08, 2017

10:00 AM to 6:30 PM Europe/London
Venue

etc.venues Marble Arch

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