Information from UKTI for British companies attending their supported exhibitions about discounted flights on British Airways

UKTI has been allowed to extend the BA 15% discount offer to all SMEs attending TAP supported events, whether or not they have TAP grant. An important extra point to note is that the SMEs will no longer need to use the flight for a specific TAP event. They can use it for business purposes later in the year if they wish. The involvement with the TAP supported event is simply the trigger.

If SMEs are interested they can access the application form on www.ukan.uktradeinvest.gov.uk Using this link, if they click on “International Trade Support” and then “travel”, they will see a description of the new British Airways offer and how to apply. The application form and associated terms & conditions are under the “concessions” tab. They will need to read the T&Cs before applying.

Particular points to note are that: applicants for the offer must not have previously benefited from this or the complimentary flight offer; they must also have joined both BA’s Executive Club and On Business programme (joining instructions on BA’s own website); and must be registered at Companies House and have at least 3 employees.

A word of warning though, this offer operates differently to the previous complimentary flight offer and SMEs will need to allow at least a couple of months between their application and their intended journey.
George Docherty

Account Manager
Tradeshow Access Programme
UK Trade & Investment
Europa Building
450 Argyle Street
Glasgow
G2 8LH
Direct line: +44 (0)141 228 3715
fax: +44 (0)141 228 3660
email: george.docherty@ukti.gsi.gov.uk
UKTI Enquiries: +44 (0)207 215 5444/5

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