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Monday 5 October 2009
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Skyscanner launches more domains across Asia and Europe
Skyscanner is dedicated to creating a travel search site which is as international and multilingual as possible
Tuesday 22 September 2009
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Oktoberfest around the world: 10 best Bavarian-style beer fests
Oktoberfest, the most famous beer festival in the world, kicked off its 176th season in Munich on Saturday.
Thursday 10 September 2009
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77% of travellers will fly indirect to save money reveals Skyscanner
77% of air travellers will take an indirect flight if it means getting a cheaper airfare.
Tuesday 8 September 2009
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Tactical Gap Years: Skyscanner’s 10 CV enhancing career breaks
Thousands of disappointed University applicants are having to rethink how they spend the next year.
Tuesday 25 August 2009
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Prison Breaks: 10 jail house hotels, hostels and tours behind bars
Skyscanner introduces some of the world’s best prison tours, jail hotels and secure institutions for you to do (travel) time in.
Tuesday 18 August 2009
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Skyscanner launches new holiday search function
Find a whole holiday with Skyscanner's new holiday search function
Monday 17 August 2009
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NHS VS US: illness abroad - best countries to be sick in on holiday
Skyscanner investigates the best places to fall ill abroad
Thursday 13 August 2009
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Brits not scared off by Spanish bombings say Skyscanner
British holidaymakers are refusing to be scared off from their summer holidays in Spain despite the recent bombings
Monday 10 August 2009
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South Africa 2010 World Cup: finding cheap flights
Going to South Africa World Cup 2010? Use Skyscanner to mix and match your flights, using different airlines to get the best prices.
Thursday 6 August 2009
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Best of British food abroad: Skyscanner's top 10 Blighty bites
For those that prefer to stick to what they know whilst away from the Motherland, we present 10 of the best places to eat British abroad
Tuesday 4 August 2009
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Travel companions most likely holiday spoilers say Skyscanner users
If you want to enjoy your holiday, you'd better pick your travelling partners carefully.
Monday 3 August 2009
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World's worst biting bugs: how to avoid insect attack
Mossies, midges, no-see-ums, ticks and sand flies; many have suffered at the proboscis of these little biters - learn how to avoid them
Thursday 30 July 2009
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Met Office mistake could trigger August exodus
The reversal of the Met Office’s prediction could trigger a late rush for sun
Thursday 23 July 2009
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Nature Holidays in World’s 10 Greenest Countries
Reach for your inner hippy and explore the world of camping, ‘glamping’ and eco-lodges in the world’s top 10 greenest countries
Monday 13 July 2009
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The Ultimate Harry Potter Tour: 13 Potter Places from Skyscanner
The ultimate Harry Potter tour; explore the Potter universe and visit all the places associated with the Potter films and books.
Thursday 9 July 2009
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Sand and the City: Top 10 Urban Beaches
Skyscanner introduces 10 cities where beaches, deckchairs and cocktails can be found well within city limits.
Tuesday 7 July 2009
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Brits Flee Grey Skies: Record visits on Skyscanner
Record visitor numbers on Skyscanner as Brits head for the sun
Monday 6 July 2009
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Eight Summer Lake Breaks: fresh ideas for fresh water
Swap saltwater for freshwater and visit a lakeside location this year. Skyscanner takes a look at some of the world’s best summer lake holidays.
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Skyscanner launches new hotel search
Travel search site Skyscanner has launched a new hotel search functionality at Skyscanner.net/hotels.
Monday 29 June 2009
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UK’s favourite summer holiday countries revealed
Spain is the most popular summer destination for Brits followed by France, Italy, the USA and Turkey according to new data released by Skyscanner.
Monday 22 June 2009
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Foreign visitors flocking to UK says Skyscanner
Interest in the UK as a holiday destination for mainland Europeans and Americans is increasing
Tuesday 16 June 2009
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Recession making Brits more flexible with travel plans
Only 16% of travellers have fixed travel dates and destination says Skyscanner
Wednesday 10 June 2009
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Fly/drive with Skyscanner
Skyscanner launches car rental - now you can find the cheapest flights AND the cheapest car hire
Thursday 4 June 2009
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Mexico’s tourist industry recovering from Swine Flu outbreak
Tourist interest in Mexico is recovering, following the Swine Flu outbreak
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Skyscanner sees late surge on summer flights: recession changing the way Brits book travel
Skyscanner has seen an unprecedented spike in user traffic during May 09
Tuesday 2 June 2009
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Flight price and convenience most important for flyers say Skyscanner users
You voted flight price as the most important factor when choosing an airline
Tuesday 26 May 2009
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Turkey Vs Greece: Brits swapping Greece for Turkey reveals Skyscanner
20% swing from Greece to Turkey as many British tourists ditch the Greek Islands for neighbouring Turkey this summer
Monday 11 May 2009
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Summer travel trends: winners and losers of British tourist traffic
We reveal this summer’s fastest growing destinations for British holidaymakers, and those that are losing out.
Wednesday 6 May 2009
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Warm weather wins over value say Skyscanner holidaymakers
You voted warm weather as the No. 1 factor when choosing your holiday location, beating the need for a low cost location
Tuesday 28 April 2009
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UPDATED: Swine flu outbreak - How is travel being affected?
The latest updates on how Swine Flu is affecting global travel patterns
Tuesday 14 April 2009
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Plane Passengers Want Cockpit Seats Says Skyscanner
When it comes to added extras, what airline passengers want most is a seat in the cockpit, according to the latest results of a poll
Monday 6 April 2009
- Skyscanner visitor patterns reflect national stereotypes Data from Skyscanner, shows that Britons’ favourite time to search for flights is during their lunch hour, whilst the preferred time to actually book flights is in the evening.
Thursday 2 April 2009
- Skyscanner reports flight search traffic up 54% in first quarter 2009 Skyscanner today announced a 54% year on year increase in site traffic for the first quarter of 2009.
Monday 30 March 2009
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Books voted most essential travel item in Skyscanner Poll
Books have beaten iPods and laptops as the most essential travel item for Skyscanner users.
Thursday 26 March 2009
- Team Skyscanner to join Bupa Great Edinburgh Run 2009 If you thought all Skyscanner staff did was stand outside Edinburgh coffee shops pulling poses for the roaming Google Street Map camera cars, think again!
Tuesday 24 March 2009
- Skyscanner reveals most popular Easter 2009 holiday destinations Where are you going this easter? Skyscanner reveals the most popular Easter destinations with Skyscanner users.
Friday 20 March 2009
- Skyscanner Staff Captured on Google Street View Two employees of Skyscanner have been spotted on Google's Street View application – (part of Google Maps) standing outside a coffee shop close to their Edinburgh office.
Tuesday 17 March 2009
- Hidden charges number one gripe for air travellers say Skyscanner users Skyscanner users have voted hidden charges to be the most annoying aspect of air travel in a recent poll.
Thursday 12 March 2009
- Skyscanner's top 10 best places to be Irish on St Patrick's Day Skyscanner celebrates today’s launch of www.skyscanner.ie with a list of the top 10 best places to be Irish on March 17th – even if it’s just for the day!
Tuesday 10 March 2009
- Top 10 Healthy Holiday Spots that Could Lengthen your Life Feeling a bit rundown? Skyscanner takes a look at those countries where people live the longest. Known for offering active lifestyles, healthy cuisine and plenty of the great outdoors, a trip to one of these places might just add a few years to your own life!
Tuesday 3 March 2009
- 10 Best Ski Resorts for Late Season Snow & Spring Skiing Skyscanner's lowdown on where to go to experience last minute Winter thrills.
Friday 20 February 2009
- Oscar Nominee Film Locations Already Winners While actors, directors and producers bite their nails waiting for the results of Sunday’s 81st Oscar ceremony, it’s the film locations which are the real winners
Tuesday 17 February 2009
- Skyscanner builds international visibility with new domain launches Leading flight search engine Skyscanner is continuing its international development with the launch of new local domain names in eight countries.
Thursday 12 February 2009
- Skyscanner shortlisted in Media Guardian Innovation Awards Skyscanner is one of just three companies to have been shortlisted as finalists in the Digital Creative category of the 2009 MediaGuardian Innovation Awards (The Megas).
Wednesday 11 February 2009
- New York Voted Most Romantic City In Skyscanner Poll New York was the unexpected winner of a survey on which city is the top spot for a romantic break, beating Paris, Venice and Rome.
Thursday 5 February 2009
- World’s Top 10 most Romantic Destinations As Valentine’s Day approaches, Skyscanner reveals the Top 10 most Romantic places on planet Earth.
Tuesday 3 February 2009
- Cheap Trip? Don’t overlook the Eurozone says Skyscanner With the current strong Euro, those in search of a cheap holiday are being advised to avoid the Eurozone. But non-euro doesn’t necessarily mean cheap, and good value destinations still exist within the Eurozone.
Friday 30 January 2009
- Skyscanner short listed for Business of the Year & Innovative Business of the Year Award Skyscanner has been short listed as a finalist for the ‘Angel or VC-backed Business of the Year’ & ‘Innovative Business of the Year’ awards.
Thursday 29 January 2009
- Weakling Pound Draws More Foreign Tourists to UK says Skyscanner The battering of the British Pound by the strong euro and US dollar is drawing more visitors to British shores, according to Skyscanner.
Monday 12 January 2009
- Online travel outlook more optimistic than feared, says Skyscanner Skyscanner has reported a rise of 32% in online flight search traffic over the last 12 months, going against last week’s Hitwise report of a 42% fall in internet searches for flights.
Wednesday 7 January 2009
- Skyscanner launches Affiliate Programme with unique industry-first creatives Skyscanner today launches its affiliate programme, allowing web publishers to add Skyscanner’s online flight finding tools to their websites and earn commission at the same time.
Monday 5 January 2009
- Where are we going in 2009? Top 10 Travel Destinations Skyscanner reports on the top 10 most searched for 2009 destinations to see where people are heading on holiday this year.
Wednesday 17 December 2008
- White Christmas Guaranteed: places where the snow will show If rain and drizzle just won’t do, Skyscanner introduces eight places where you are guaranteed a white Christmas.
Thursday 11 December 2008
- World’s Most Christmassy Places: Top 10 festively themed destinations Travel doesn’t get much more festive than this. Skyscanner scans the globe to bring you the top ten most Christmassy places on planet earth.
Wednesday 10 December 2008
- Xmas Present Experiences: give the gift of flight Skyscanner suggests gift destination ideas for each member of the family that will guarantee a genuine smile upon unwrapping.
Monday 8 December 2008
- Lapland: not in the UK says Skyscanner Last time we looked, Lapland wasn’t in Dorset. In fact, we’re fairly sure that Lapland is not in the UK at all. Skyscanner takes a look at Europe's last great wilderness...
Wednesday 3 December 2008
- Skyscanner Highly Commended in E-consultancy Innovation Awards 2008 Skyscanner has been awarded “highly commended” status in the ‘Innovation in User Experiences’ category of the E-consultancy Innovation Awards 2008.
- Top Ski Airports for winter 2008/9: Most popular landing spots for British Skiers & Snowboarders Skyscanner dips into its data to see where British winter sports enthusiasts are flying to this winter.
Monday 1 December 2008
- Mumbai terror and Thailand protests fail to deter travellers says Skyscanner The recent Mumbai terrorist attacks, which left at least 195 dead, and Thailand’s political protests which have led to a temporary state of emergency, have failed to deter travellers, says Skyscanner.
Friday 28 November 2008
- Top New Year Party Places: Skyscanner reveals most popular destinations for UK revellers Skyscanner reveals the most popular* New Year destinations for Brits.
Tuesday 25 November 2008
- Skyscanner appoints Rob Innes as new VP Marketing Skyscanner has appointed one of the UK’s top marketing executives, Rob Innes, to the newly created position of VP Marketing.
Friday 21 November 2008
- Skyscanner shortlisted for E-Consultancy Innovation awards Skyscanner has been short listed in the User Experience category of the 2008 e-Consultancy Innovation awards.
Thursday 20 November 2008
- UK Travellers Avoiding USA says Skyscanner The strengthening dollar, the credit crunch and recession woes have led to a 15% fall in UK-USA flight search traffic, reports Skyscanner.
Tuesday 18 November 2008
- Europe’s Secret Cities: Top 10 Least Travelled Capitals Skyscanner counts down Europe’s most undiscovered capitals, that feel much further from home than they really are
Wednesday 29 October 2008
- Skyscanner launches WhoFlies Widget Skyscanner (www.Skyscanner.net), Europe’s most popular flight search engine, today launches the WhoFlies widget, the second in a series of ‘Skytools’ – a suite of free widgets/APIs/integrations, that allows third party websites to display Skyscanner’s flight information on their own sites.
Tuesday 28 October 2008
- Skyscanner appoints Frank Skivington as new VP Commercial Skyscanner has appointed one of the UK’s top digital executives, Frank Skivington, to the newly created position of VP Commercial.
Thursday 23 October 2008
- The Queen on SLO Republic Royal tour: Interest in Eastern Europe Up 41% Data from flight search engine Skyscanner (www.Skyscanner.net) shows that interest in Eastern European countries is rising rapidly with summer 2008 flight searches to the top ten Eastern capitals up by 41% compared to summer 2007.
Monday 20 October 2008
- Skyscanner Partners with Netvibes for Cheap Flights Widget launch Skyscanner.net has partnered with Netvibes, the leading widget and personalized startpage platform, to launch their new Cheap Flights Widget.
Thursday 16 October 2008
- Tourism heats up after Icelandic Meltdown: 400% increase in Iceland flight searches Flight search traffic for UK-Iceland routes has risen by 400% over the last month, according to the flight search engine, Skyscanner.
Tuesday 14 October 2008
- Spain Dominates Top Ten Half Term Holiday Spots Alicante was one of six Spanish cities that dominated the top ten most searched for flight destinations over the half term holiday period, according to flight search engine, Skyscanner. It seems families are keen to take their last chance for sun before winter sets in, with 9 of the top 10 half term holiday destinations being beach/sun holiday spots.
Monday 6 October 2008
- Skyscanner launches new Maps Tool API Skyscanner.net, Europe’s most popular flight search engine, has just launched the Skyscanner Maps Tool API , the first in a new series of free tools that allows third party websites to integrate Skyscanner flight functionality into their own sites.
Wednesday 17 September 2008
- Skyscanner sees 35% traffic growth despite travel industry downturn Skyscanner.net, the flight search engine that allows users to find the cheapest flight for their trip by comparing air fares from hundreds of different airlines, has reported a 26% rise in visitor numbers over the last 12 months, despite the recent turbulence in the airline industry and the global financial downturn.
Tuesday 16 September 2008
- Team Skyscanner in Pedal for Scotland 2008 Cycle Ride Team Skyscanner helped raise money for Leukaemia Research this weekend by completing a 55 mile cycle ride from Glasgow to Edinburgh, held on the Sunday 14th. The five strong Skyscanner team, which included Chef executive and co-founder, Gareth Williams, took part in the ride along with around 5000 other cyclists, all of ages and abilities.
Friday 12 September 2008
- Skyscanner offers alternative flights in wake of XL Airlines' collapse Following the news today that holiday firm XL have gone into administration stranding tens of thousands of Britons abroad, Skyscanner has offered a ray of hope to those searching for alternative flights.
Thursday 11 September 2008
- Skyscanner search traffic jumps following cancelled Edinburgh Ryanair flights Passengers stranded by Ryanair’s Edinburgh flight cancellations are searching Skyscanner for alternatives. Searches for flights to and from Edinburgh have jumped since budget airline Ryanair announced that eleven routes from its new base at Edinburgh airport will be cancelled.
Friday 29 August 2008
- Zoom Airline Folds: Skyscanner shows alternative routes & airlines Yesterday, the transatlantic ‘low fare, full service’ airline, Zoom, grounded all flights following the suspension of all future operations. Skyscanner shows affected passenger alternative routes and airlines.
Wednesday 27 August 2008
- Skyscanner and Ryanair: the “cease and desist” situation clarified Ryanair has published on their website a letter written to the European Commission regarding their recent announcement about “screenscraper” and “ticket-tout websites”. Skyscanner, along with dozens of other travel sites are listed in the appendix as websites who have been issued with “legally binding cease and desist declarations”.
Wednesday 20 August 2008
- Skyscanner Launch BETA version of new site release Skyscanner are pleased to announce that the BETA version of the newest site release is now available for users to explore.
Monday 11 August 2008
- Ryanair Comparison Site Cancellations: No effect on Skyscanner users Following Ryanair’s announcement that they are to start cancelling flight bookings which have been made on so called “screen scraper” sites, Skyscanner would like to clarify that this will NOT affect any Ryanair flight bookings that have been found through Skyscanner.
Tuesday 5 August 2008
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Skyscanner Myths Debunked: the truth behind Europe's favourite flight search engine
As one of the main players in the global flight search market and the biggest in Europe, Skyscanner is constantly being talked about in the press, on blogs, in forums, travel guide books and undoubtedly over pints of ale in the various pubs and bars of the world.
Monday 21 July 2008
- Skyscanner launch Facebook Page: are you a fan yet? Skyscanner has recently launched a page on global social networking site, Facebook. The Skyscanner Facebok Page will be frequently updated with links to relevant flight news and travel advice, and host photos of the company’s offices and outings, and will also provide a place for Skyscanner fans to interact with the company and each other.
Tuesday 8 July 2008
- Skyscanner role model for European travel search say Etrip In a recent article “What’s going on with European travel mediators?” posted on Etrip’s Travel Blog, Skyscanner has been lauded as a role model for European travel search. Of course, here at Skyscanner HQ, this is something we already knew, but it’s nice to see it being reported and backed up with the relevant data, all the same.
Friday 4 July 2008
- Skyscanner Gets a Perm: Jelly Beans attract another full time employee It’s been quite a wait, but long time contracting Senior Database Developer extraordinaire, Kevin Jenkins, has just joined the good ship Skyscanner as a fully fledged member of the flight search engine company.
Tuesday 1 July 2008
- Team Skyscanner battles blizzards in Munro mountain climb With the agility of mountain goats, Team Skyscanner bounded over rock and earth to reach the summit of Meall nan Tarmachan, a Munro of 1044m situated in southern Scottish Highlands. The multinational climbing team was made up of a mixture of Scots, English, Polish and New Zealanders, who took around three hours to reach the top of the mountain.
Friday 13 June 2008
- Gareth Williams of Skyscanner finalist in Scottish Entrepreneur of the Year 2008 Gareth Williams, one of the three founders of Skyscanner, was runner up in the finals of the Scottish Entrepreneur of the Year – Software Category, which took place at the Glasgow Hilton last night.
Thursday 5 June 2008
- To Euro or not to Euro? British footy fans still travelling to Euro 2008 England may be out of Euro 2008 but Brit bookings to Austria and Switzerland up by 122%, reports Skyscanner
Friday 28 March 2008
- Skyscanner: aiming high Visitors to the Skyscanner site have noticed a few changes...
Tuesday 12 February 2008
- Skyscanner recruits Nicholson as Chairman Skyscanner, which is building the world’s first flight search engine...
Sunday 20 January 2008
- Skyscanner Lands VC Funding to Build World’s Leading Flight Search Engine Skyscanner has attracted a £2.5 million first round funding package from leading venture capital group Scottish Equity Partners (SEP) to expand its rapidly-growing air travel site into the world’s most comprehensive easy-to-use flight search engine.
