I was there. Lots of Flight Schools saying now is the time to train as there will be a pilot shortage in 18 months. I questioned some of them about this, you know there's already many unemployed pilots, lots of RAF pilots looking for new jobs etc. Some shuffling of feet, apparently it's all down to luck whether you get a job or not after your £100k investment (I was told this in all seriousness by one of the FTO reps).
One FTO was advertising £10k off if you booked a course within the next 7 days. You'd have ot be bonkers to sign up on a whim like that but no doubt some people will do so.
It reminded me very much of a timeshare sales pitch.
I think the most useful people I spoke to were FlyBE, GAPAN and BALPA. All of whom were enthusiastic about the career but sensible regarding prospects. BALPA were giving out a very good booklet urging people not to get suckered into paying for type ratings and pay to fly. All very good advice. The BALPA man said "You're right to approach this with some cynicism".
I was intrigued by a stand caled "BA Flight Training" but it wasn't manned whilst I was there and I was unable to stay long enough for the BA seminar at the end of the day so would be interested in what that was about. As far as I know BA don't do any training but I wondered if they were there to scout out one or two promising individuals??
It was certainly worth going, and has definately helped me to decide that modular or not at all is the only sensible route for me, in my circumstances. Integrated may well be right for others though.