https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/skyscanner/ Skyscanner News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T08:43:47+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-reveals-next-years-top-travel-trends/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-reveals-next-years-top-travel-trends/ Skyscanner has launched Travel Trends 2026, a report showcasing the seven key trends which will define travellers’ behaviour in the coming year and outlining the big trends shaping the future of travel Thu, 09 Oct 2025 05:54:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/singapore-tourism-board-inks-skyscanner-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/singapore-tourism-board-inks-skyscanner-deal/ Singapore Tourism Board and global travel app, Skyscanner, have signed a two-year memorandum of understanding to promote Singapore as a preferred travel destination. Thu, 07 Nov 2024 09:08:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/servantrip-urges-agents-respond-to-dupe-destinations-trend-to-drive-tours-a/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/servantrip-urges-agents-respond-to-dupe-destinations-trend-to-drive-tours-a/ In response to a growing trend for travellers visiting ‘dupe destinations’, Servantrip, the world’s leading B2B tours, activities and transfer platform, has responded with some tips for how travel agents and other intermediaries can tap into this trend. Research from Skyscanner shows that travellers are searching for dupe destinations – alternative vacation spots that are more budget-friendly and less crowded than already-popular destinations – where they can enjoy new experiences. Skyscanner conducted a survey last year, revealing that 93% of travellers were willing to consider a less popular destination, with approximately 64% citing cost savings as a deciding factor. Examples of this shift included Milos, which offers stunning landscapes and beaches similar to Santorini but with fewer tourists, and Budapest, which boasts beautiful architecture and a rich cultural scene at a lower cost compared to Paris. Wed, 03 Jul 2024 13:50:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/atm-2023-mike-ferguson-commercial-director-skyscanner/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/atm-2023-mike-ferguson-commercial-director-skyscanner/ Thu, 04 May 2023 12:06:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-launches-new-tool-for-destination-marketing-organisations/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-launches-new-tool-for-destination-marketing-organisations/ Skyscanner has launched an exclusive new solution within its Travel Insight Vision business intelligence tool aimed at helping to better understand the latest international travel trends. Thu, 30 Sep 2021 03:02:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-trials-new-road-trip-function/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-trials-new-road-trip-function/ In partnership with Inspirock, the personalised itinerary platform combines Skyscanner’s booking services with the latter’s personalisation engine for sightseeing and activities. Tue, 27 Jul 2021 05:58:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/peoples-takes-up-new-marketing-role-with-skyscanner/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/peoples-takes-up-new-marketing-role-with-skyscanner/ Clive Peoples, who will be based out of the London office, reports to chief operating officer, Kris Beyens, and is a member of the executive team. Tue, 08 Jun 2021 07:13:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/portugal-seeks-spike-in-flight-bookings/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/portugal-seeks-spike-in-flight-bookings/ Portugal has seen a spike in demand for travel following its inclusion on the ‘green’ list of safe destinations by the government in England on Friday. Tue, 11 May 2021 05:12:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-launches-arabic-language-offering/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-launches-arabic-language-offering/ In an effort to offer travellers a more localised and user-friendly experience, Skyscanner has rolled out the Arabic language offering across all domains, including UAE and Saudi Arabia. Thu, 22 Apr 2021 08:59:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-finds-flight-prices-may-fall-by-a-third-for-summer-trips/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-finds-flight-prices-may-fall-by-a-third-for-summer-trips/ Skyscanner has released a detailed breakdown of the emerging trends for summer 2021 following an uptick in bookings – with prices falling for trips to Spain, Italy, Greece and elsewhere. Fri, 26 Feb 2021 06:23:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mangelaars-appointed-chief-executive-with-skyscanner/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mangelaars-appointed-chief-executive-with-skyscanner/ John Mangelaars will replace Moshe Rafiah, who has been splitting his time as chief executive between both Skyscanner and Travelfusion, the company he founded over 20 years ago. Fri, 22 Jan 2021 09:15:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-seeks-to-identify-underserved-airline-routes/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-seeks-to-identify-underserved-airline-routes/ A new tool will help airlines and airports leverage forward looking search and intent data to predict demand and identify new and more profitable route opportunities. Tue, 19 Jan 2021 11:53:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tracol-takes-top-finance-role-at-skyscanner/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tracol-takes-top-finance-role-at-skyscanner/ Reporting to chief operating officer, Kris Beyens, Laurence Tracol will lead the global finance function across Europe, the United States and APAC. Thu, 05 Nov 2020 09:17:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-launches-new-data-visualisation-tool/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-launches-new-data-visualisation-tool/ The new tool combines the company’s extensive global flight search data with key Covid-19 events and announcements from governments in multiple countries. Wed, 22 Jul 2020 06:57:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-launches-fare-families-functionality/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-launches-fare-families-functionality/ Skyscanner has launched a new service allowing airlines to showcase their fare options and extra ancillaries at the beginning of the user journey. Mon, 06 Jul 2020 06:35:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dove-steps-down-as-skyscanner-chief-executive/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dove-steps-down-as-skyscanner-chief-executive/ Bryan Dove is stepping down as Skyscanner chief executive for family reasons. He has spent five years with the company, having taken over the top job in 2018. Mon, 01 Jun 2020 03:41:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-launches-own-mobile-only-flight-booking-service/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-launches-own-mobile-only-flight-booking-service/ Skyscanner now participates directly in its own marketplace, as a merchant selling flights. Alongside its core metasearch proposition, the new booking service is available on app and mobile web only in Australia, Singapore and the UK.  Fri, 15 Nov 2019 03:52:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-partners-with-skyscanner-for-multi-airline-itinerary/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-partners-with-skyscanner-for-multi-airline-itinerary/ Star Alliance has partnered with Skyscanner to allow travellers visiting the alliance’s website to search for flights, view airfares and book them directly with its member airlines. Thu, 14 Feb 2019 10:20:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avianca-to-allow-direct-booking-through-skyscanner/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avianca-to-allow-direct-booking-through-skyscanner/ The pioneering integration, powered by Amadeus Altéa, makes Avianca one of the first airlines in North or South America to sell directly within the Skyscanner marketplace using IATA’s new distribution capability. Mon, 30 Jul 2018 08:46:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-data-reveals-600000-fans-travelled-to-fifa-world-cup-in-russia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-data-reveals-600000-fans-travelled-to-fifa-world-cup-in-russia/ According to the data from Ctrip-owned Skyscanner, the report shows that nearly 600,000 football fans from 83 countries visited Russia during the period of the tournament. Fri, 27 Jul 2018 08:14:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-partners-with-forwardkeys-for-new-travel-analytics-tools/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-partners-with-forwardkeys-for-new-travel-analytics-tools/ Skyscanner has partnered with ForwardKeys to deliver two new analytical techniques within the latter’s Flight Searches tool, branded ‘Travel Willingness’ and ‘Catchment Area’, which aim to provide insights into macro traveller trends. Thu, 21 Jun 2018 07:50:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/singapore-airlines-signs-skyscanner-distribution-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/singapore-airlines-signs-skyscanner-distribution-deal/ Singapore Airlines has signed its first new distribution capability connection, with travel search site Skyscanner. Through this connection, customers will be able to book SIA flights more conveniently through Skyscanner. Thu, 31 May 2018 06:12:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cathay-pacific-joins-skyscanner-direct-booking-platform/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cathay-pacific-joins-skyscanner-direct-booking-platform/ Hong Kong’s home airlines, Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon, continue to grow their distribution capabilities by embracing Skyscanner’s direct booking platform. Fri, 20 Apr 2018 07:20:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-expands-into-train-bookings-following-ctrip-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-expands-into-train-bookings-following-ctrip-deal/ Skyscanner has launched a train booking feature, diversifying the travel search engine’s offering to UK travellers. Alongside its flight, hotel and car hire offerings, the feature allows UK travellers using its iOS app to search for cheap rail tickets for UK journeys with ease and without booking fees.  Tue, 03 Apr 2018 09:30:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-confirms-demand-for-low-cost-trans-atlantic-flights/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-confirms-demand-for-low-cost-trans-atlantic-flights/ While some would argue the trend has long been apparent, with the launch of Level and growth of Norwegian low-cost flights, a new study by Skyscanner has found a the potential opportunity for trans-Atlantic low cost routes between Europe and the US. Fri, 16 Jun 2017 09:10:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-launches-new-microsoft-cortana-skill/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-launches-new-microsoft-cortana-skill/ Skyscanner has been announced as one of the first ever third party skills to be launched on Microsoft’s Cortana. The flight search skill will allow users to ask a range of handy, direct questions through the personal assistant. Fri, 12 May 2017 13:13:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-lays-out-vision-for-the-future-of-airline-distribution/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-lays-out-vision-for-the-future-of-airline-distribution/ Skyscanner has launched a white paper setting out its vision for the future of airline distribution and the changing role of metasearch within this. The paper, authored by the metasearch engine’s chief executive Gareth Williams, sets out Skyscanner’s intention to transition towards becoming a marketplace. Thu, 23 Mar 2017 09:50:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/low-cost-carrier-scoot-arrives-on-skyscanner-direct-booking-platform/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/low-cost-carrier-scoot-arrives-on-skyscanner-direct-booking-platform/ Scoot has become the first low-cost carrier to be featured on Skyscanner’s direct booking platform. The new integration also means that Scoot becomes the first airline in the Asia-Pacific region to be able to sell tickets directly within Skyscanner’s platform.  Wed, 25 Jan 2017 10:10:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ctrip-acquires-skyscanner-in-1.4bn-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ctrip-acquires-skyscanner-in-1.4bn-deal/ Ctrip.com International has signed a definitive agreement with the majority shareholders of Skyscanner under which the Chinese company will take control of the company. The terms of the acquisition value Skyscanner at approximately £1.4 billion. Skyscanner’s current management team will continue to manage Skyscanner’s operations independently as part of the Ctrip group. Thu, 24 Nov 2016 11:06:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/booklogic-partners-with-skyscanner-to-boost-hotel-sales/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/booklogic-partners-with-skyscanner-to-boost-hotel-sales/ BookLogic has partnered with Skyscanner to expand exposure and sales reach for its hotel clients through the leading meta search engine. The hotel revenue management technology company is offering a direct connection to the meta search engine to help its hotel clients reach a wider market. Tue, 27 Sep 2016 13:32:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-brings-hotel-functionality-to-flights-app/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-brings-hotel-functionality-to-flights-app/ Skyscanner has revealed travellers will be able to search for hotels and car hire from the existing flights app. The trend for both searching and booking travel on mobile has accelerated dramatically in recent years, with the Skyscanner apps having been downloaded over 40 million times worldwide. Almost half of all Skyscanner searches in the UK are now made using a mobile device, while the last year alone has seen a 38 per cent increase in people booking via smartphones in the UK. Thu, 21 Jul 2016 09:10:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wayn.com-partners-with-skyscanner-to-offer-flights-to-users/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wayn.com-partners-with-skyscanner-to-offer-flights-to-users/ WAYN.com, the social travel network, has partnered with leading global travel search engine, Skyscanner, to offer flights search to its users. The new partnership will offer WAYN.com users a comprehensive tool to compare and book flights, giving them the benefit of Skyscanner’s global reach and helping them search through thousands of flight connections to find the very best flight deals. Thu, 04 Feb 2016 15:52:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-partners-with-mundi-for-global-car-rental-search/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-partners-with-mundi-for-global-car-rental-search/ Brazil-based metasearch site Mundi.com.br has partnered with leading global travel search engine Skyscanner to offer car rental search to its users. The new partnership will offer Mundi’s users a comprehensive tool to compare and book car rental, giving them the benefit of Skyscanner’s global reach, including 30,000 pick-up locations across 175 countries worldwide. Sat, 09 Jan 2016 14:13:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-signs-skyscanner-ticketing-partnership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-signs-skyscanner-ticketing-partnership/ In an industry first, British Airways is teaming up with Skyscanner to trial a new way to help customers make more informed decisions about the airline they’re flying with when they book with the airline via a travel search engine. The trial will see British Airways become the first global airline to offer tickets using the New Distribution Capability standard, an International Air Transport Association initiative that offers customers a more informative and flexible choice when booking airline tickets. Mon, 23 Nov 2015 12:47:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-offers-global-connections-following-skyscanner-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-offers-global-connections-following-skyscanner-deal/ Newquay-Dubai, Southampton-Kuala Lumpur, Inverness-Hong Kong - just three of the numerous connecting bookings now possible with Flybe following the launch of innovative partnership with Skyscanner, a leading global travel search engine. The partnership makes Flybe’s ‘One Stop to the World’ proposition a convenient reality with bookings that can be instantly made via a direct link from its website. Fri, 14 Aug 2015 09:15:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flight-bookings-move-to-mobile-as-passengers-pick-up-phones/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flight-bookings-move-to-mobile-as-passengers-pick-up-phones/ Brits are booking their travel on the go more than ever before as global travel search site Skyscanner reports a 152 per cent global increase in flight searches on handheld devices in the last year. One in five Brits have now booked flights on a mobile or tablet; the most common place to book flights when out of the home is work, with 20 per cent admitting to booking holidays while in the office, followed by in the pub and while out for dinner. Tue, 30 Dec 2014 11:05:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/preferred-hotel-group-links-with-skyscanner-for-content-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/preferred-hotel-group-links-with-skyscanner-for-content-deal/ Preferred Hotel Group, a global provider of sales, marketing, and distribution services to independent hotels, today unveiled the latest development in its aggressive distribution model by launching a new partnership with Skyscanner. The move is designed to drive greater consumer awareness of the Preferred Hotel Group brand, while increasing bookings and reducing the costs of customer acquisition for its 650 member hotels and resorts worldwide. Fri, 31 Oct 2014 11:35:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lonely-planet-signs-with-skyscanner-for-cheap-flights-engine/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lonely-planet-signs-with-skyscanner-for-cheap-flights-engine/ Lonely Planet has partnered with global travel search provider Skyscanner to launch a new flights-comparison engine. This is the first time that Lonely Planet, the world’s leading travel media company, has hosted an own-branded flight search engine. Wed, 16 Jul 2014 13:03:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-reveals-the-future-of-travel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-reveals-the-future-of-travel/ Skyscanner predicts that planning and booking a holiday will be as easy and speedy as buying a book from Amazon within the next ten years. The Future of Travel 2024 report launched today by the global travel site reveals what’s in store for holiday makers in the 2020s. Sun, 13 Apr 2014 04:00:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-partners-with-dell-for-data-centre-growth/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-partners-with-dell-for-data-centre-growth/ Dell has announced Skyscanner has worked with the company to architect and build new converged data centres in the UK and Singapore. The software giant also has plans in the works to deploy in Hong Kong in January 2014. Thu, 23 Jan 2014 08:20:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-expands-hotel-search-with-fogg-acquisition/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-expands-hotel-search-with-fogg-acquisition/ Travel search site Skyscanner has confirmed it will acquire Barcelona-based hotel search company Fogg. Following the deal, Skyscanner will integrate Fogg’s hotel search into its site. Fri, 06 Sep 2013 08:29:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-positions-for-global-growth/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-positions-for-global-growth/ Leading global travel search site Skyscanner is creating 250 new jobs as it doubles its team over the next 12 months to support international growth. Skyscanner has kicked off recruitment for the first wave of new roles across the business including engineering, web development, IT services and sales and marketing. Mon, 26 Aug 2013 10:04:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/apadmi-brings-skyscanner-to-blackberry-bb10/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/apadmi-brings-skyscanner-to-blackberry-bb10/ Apadmi, a Manchester-based mobile software developer, has created Skyscanner’s latest mobile app for Blackberry’s BB10 smartphones. The official app was released earlier this month by the leading global travel search site which claims to be the world’s fastest growing travel service. Wed, 27 Mar 2013 09:35:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-partners-with-via-rail-canada/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-partners-with-via-rail-canada/ Travellers in Canada can now compare trains and flights in a single online search, with the launch of a rail travel information service by leading global travel search site Skyscanner. Mon, 22 Oct 2012 03:00:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-reveals-what-we-have-left-on-a-plane/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-reveals-what-we-have-left-on-a-plane/ Many of the items left on board could cause a few blushes when trying to retrieve the lost items, while the person who left their false teeth could have problems trying to communicate their loss in the first place. Thu, 19 Jul 2012 18:00:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-84-of-air-passengers-against-extra-wide-airline-seats/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-84-of-air-passengers-against-extra-wide-airline-seats/ Proposals from airline manufacturer Airbus to reduce seat sizes to accommodate new extra-wide seats have enraged passengers, with 84% of respondents to a Skyscanner survey saying the move was unfair. Thu, 12 Jul 2012 03:00:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-reveals-new-website-design/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-reveals-new-website-design/ Leading travel search site Skyscanner has unveiled a dramatic new redesign, rolling out the new look simultaneously across all platforms and markets in 29 languages. “The launch date was only decided back in November and we have been flat out with the re-design since then,” said marketing director Frank Skivington. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:49:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-customers-agree-with-fat-tax/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-customers-agree-with-fat-tax/ Today, ex-Qantas Finance Chief Tony Webber announced that he believes that passengers who weigh more should pay more to fly on planes due to the additional fuel burned. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:00:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-launches-new-app-for-ipad/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-launches-new-app-for-ipad/ Following the massive success of Skyscanner’s iPhone and Android apps, the flight comparison site now launches on iPad. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 02:00:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/passengers-yearning-for-the-glory-days-of-aviation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/passengers-yearning-for-the-glory-days-of-aviation/ The glitz and glamour of the aviation industry returns to the nation’s TV screens this week as the Pan Am series kicks off – and a survey by flight search site Skyscanner shows that there is clearly an appetite for the glamorous days of airline travel. Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:30:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/88-want-to-leave-broken-britain-for-new-life-abroad/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/88-want-to-leave-broken-britain-for-new-life-abroad/ A new survey by flight comparison site Skyscanner has revealed that a massive 88% of Brits are dissatisfied with life in Britain and would consider moving abroad within the next five years. Mon, 07 Nov 2011 13:30:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/one-in-four-admits-to-smuggling-liquids-through-airport-security-reveals-sk/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/one-in-four-admits-to-smuggling-liquids-through-airport-security-reveals-sk/ A recent survey by flight comparison site Skyscanner has revealed that 28% of travellers have ‘smuggled’ contraband liquids past airport security either accidentally, or in full knowledge that they are breaking the rules. Mon, 31 Oct 2011 17:00:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/middle-east-growing-in-popularity/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/middle-east-growing-in-popularity/ A recent survey by travel search site Skyscanner has found that 25% of families prefer to go on an overseas holiday in October, than any other time of year.  At a time when all attention is focused on budget, 60% of respondents stated that their preference for October was due to the better value it offers rather than travelling during the peak summer months. Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:29:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/holidaymakers-face-over-100-in-atm-charges-warns-skyscanner/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/holidaymakers-face-over-100-in-atm-charges-warns-skyscanner/ As the OFT calls for an investigation into currency fees, a study by travel search site Skyscanner has revealed that British holidaymakers could be paying hundreds in unnecessary ATM charges when using debit and credit cards abroad. Thu, 06 Oct 2011 03:00:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-reveals-two-single-flights-saves-money/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-reveals-two-single-flights-saves-money/ Purchasing a return flight to Asian destinations may not always be cheaper than buying two singles with the same airline, according to the latest research by flight comparison site Skyscanner. Fri, 30 Sep 2011 10:31:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-reveals-what-men-and-women-really-want-from-a-holiday/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-reveals-what-men-and-women-really-want-from-a-holiday/ As this week’s research announced by Money Supermarket throws a big question mark over the compatibility of British couples on holiday, further statistics from travel experts Skyscanner back up our favourite cliché that men are indeed from from Mars and Women definitely Venus! Fri, 23 Sep 2011 10:59:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-makes-microsoft-tech-track/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-makes-microsoft-tech-track/ Flight comparison website Skyscanner.net has been recognised as one of Britain’s fastest growing travel technology companies, taking 19th place in the Sunday Times Microsoft Tech Track 100 this weekend appearing for the second consecutive year.  Skyscanner was the highest rated online travel business. Sun, 18 Sep 2011 14:01:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-enters-asia-expects-13m-visitors-a-month/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-enters-asia-expects-13m-visitors-a-month/ Leading travel search company Skyscanner Ltd, which is headquartered in Edinburgh, UK, has opened its Asia Pacific regional headquarters in Singapore this week. Fri, 09 Sep 2011 21:45:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-reveals-only-24-put-languages-into-practice-when-abroad/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-reveals-only-24-put-languages-into-practice-when-abroad/ As thousands of teenagers collected their GCSE language exam results last month, a new study from Skyscanner shows that, while 93% of those surveyed learned a language at school, less than a quarter of respondents are at ease speaking the language when abroad, with almost half admitting they “only use a few words”. Wed, 07 Sep 2011 16:05:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/which-airline-offers-the-best-inflight-wine-thats-easy/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/which-airline-offers-the-best-inflight-wine-thats-easy/ A panel of international travellers and wine experts has declared Easyjet’s wine the winner in a recent tasting of airline wines, conducted by flight comparison site Skyscanner. Fri, 12 Aug 2011 05:29:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scramble-for-flights-to-turkey-following-holiday-firm-collapse/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scramble-for-flights-to-turkey-following-holiday-firm-collapse/ Flight comparison site Skyscanner reports that flight searches to Turkey more than doubled in the aftermath of the failure of specialist holiday firm Holidays 4U this week. Sat, 06 Aug 2011 01:00:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-find-flights-via-facebook/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-find-flights-via-facebook/ Pioneering a new way to search for travel, flight comparison site Skyscanner has launched a brand new way of finding flights via Facebook. Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:20:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-reveals-poland-is-best-holiday-destination/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-reveals-poland-is-best-holiday-destination/ India perceived as the cheapest holiday destination, but Poland actually shown to offer the best overall value, reveals Skyscanner Fri, 17 Jun 2011 23:24:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-develops-twitter-flight-finder/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-develops-twitter-flight-finder/ Travel search site Skyscanner develops and launches @FlyScan Twitter flight finder tool from scratch in only 24 hours. Fri, 25 Mar 2011 10:45:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/facebook-factor-inspires-holiday-bookers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/facebook-factor-inspires-holiday-bookers/ Flight comparison site Skyscanner reveals how Facebook influences peoples travel plans, with 52% of respondents in a poll stating that seeing friends’ photos makes them want to book a holiday Thu, 24 Feb 2011 13:13:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanners-ultimate-christmas-destinations/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanners-ultimate-christmas-destinations/ There are now only two weeks to go until Christmas and, thanks to the big thaw and airports re-opening, a last-minute festive getaway is now a real possibility. Wed, 15 Dec 2010 09:51:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/french-snub-royal-wedding-but-dutch-and-americans-go-mad/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/french-snub-royal-wedding-but-dutch-and-americans-go-mad/ There has been a seven-fold rise in searches for flights to London in the week before the royal wedding between Prince William and Kate Middleton, according to the flight comparison site Skyscanner. The Dutch and the Americans top the list whilst the French appear to be shunning the occasion. Wed, 08 Dec 2010 09:50:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-travel-trends-october-2010/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-travel-trends-october-2010/ Canaries overtake Costa Del Sol as Tenerife knocks Malaga from top spot Tue, 09 Nov 2010 12:59:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-strikes-out-against-us-security-checks-skyscanner-comment/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-strikes-out-against-us-security-checks-skyscanner-comment/ “We know from a survey of our users earlier in the year that passengers are increasingly impatient with the time needed for current security checks. Travellers are in favour of anything which will make security checks faster, but they need to feel confident that safety measures have not been compromised too. 66% of users voted that airport scanners were a good idea as they would speed up security checks and improve security,” said Barry Smith, Skyscanner co-founder and business director. Wed, 27 Oct 2010 12:04:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-announces-third-quarter-revenue-of-over-3.5-million/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-announces-third-quarter-revenue-of-over-3.5-million/ International flight site Skyscanner.net today announced another record quarter. Revenue for July-September 2010 topped £3.5 million, up 90% year on year. Wed, 20 Oct 2010 15:41:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airlines-doing-it-differently-skyscanner-investigates/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airlines-doing-it-differently-skyscanner-investigates/ When stewardesses at Cebu Pacific Air “souped-up” their safety demonstration by dancing to Lady Gaga, the video went viral receiving over 150,000 views on YouTube in less than a week and worldwide media coverage. Wed, 20 Oct 2010 15:06:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-reviews-the-best-dressed-airlines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-reviews-the-best-dressed-airlines/ Aviation and fashion have always enjoyed a close relationship – from the mini-skirted air stewardesses of the sixties, right up to this year’s Burberry aviator jacket, seen on the catwalk at Fashion Week. Wed, 22 Sep 2010 16:04:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/68-insulted-by-airline-stranger-danger-seating-policy-reveals-skyscanner/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/68-insulted-by-airline-stranger-danger-seating-policy-reveals-skyscanner/ BA recently changed its policy regarding the seating of unaccompanied minors (UMs) after being accused of discrimination by a male passenger who took the airline to court after being asked to move seats away from a 12 year old boy on a flight to Luxembourg. Fri, 17 Sep 2010 10:16:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-top-5-rock-n-roll-hotels/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-top-5-rock-n-roll-hotels/ Hotels have been synonymous with the excess of the rock n’ roll lifestyle for decades - the backdrop to wild parties, glamorous groupies, chaos and destruction, the swankysetting for the conception of rock n’ roll offspring and the scene of tragic accidents and deaths. Tue, 14 Sep 2010 16:28:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-surges-ahead-in-online-flight-search-report/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-surges-ahead-in-online-flight-search-report/ Shanghai, China tops the list with the highest jump in searches for British holidaymakers in 2010, in Asia & Oceania. Tue, 14 Sep 2010 16:19:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-reveals-destinations-for-drinking-and-dry-holidays/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-reveals-destinations-for-drinking-and-dry-holidays/ The advent of cheap flights linking European cities has made Oktoberfest even more accessible to ale appreciators than ever before. Fri, 10 Sep 2010 10:34:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-flight-travel-trends-august-2010/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-flight-travel-trends-august-2010/ With the UK summer holiday now over and a cooler, duller and wetter than average August, flights comparison site Skyscanner.net looks at the latest flight trends for last month. Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:10:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-and-hostelworld.com-forge-partnership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-and-hostelworld.com-forge-partnership/ Online flight comparison expert and market leading budget accommodation provider make travel more affordable Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:15:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-warns-travellers-to-build-in-journey-time-this-weekend/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-warns-travellers-to-build-in-journey-time-this-weekend/ CEO Gareth Williams commented: “Bank holidays are notoriously busy and this has been the most searched for weekend we’ve seen this year so we anticipate hundreds of additional British holiday makers will be flying off. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:20:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/response-to-watanabe-and-mollers-optimum-flight-booking-time-equation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/response-to-watanabe-and-mollers-optimum-flight-booking-time-equation/ In response to Watanabe and Moller’s claim to have devised a complex mathematical equation to calculate the optimum booking time for flights. Skyscanner’s CEO, Gareth Williams, commented: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 12:47:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/book-with-british-airways-for-best-chance-of-upgrade-says-skyscanner/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/book-with-british-airways-for-best-chance-of-upgrade-says-skyscanner/ Recent figures from British Airways and Virgin Atlantic have shown that flying Business Class is on the increase. Fri, 20 Aug 2010 13:05:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-reveals-rapidly-rising-summer-destinations/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-reveals-rapidly-rising-summer-destinations/ Although Spain remains the most popular destination with British holidaymakers, cheap flights comparison siteSkyscanner.net reveals some of the more secret summer spots that are attracting travellers keen to escape the British crowds and discover somewhere new. Tue, 03 Aug 2010 09:16:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-gets-a-head-for-heights-at-the-edinburgh-festival/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-gets-a-head-for-heights-at-the-edinburgh-festival/ Edinburgh based flight search engine Skyscanner.net will be sponsoring Festival in the Sky at this year’s Edinburgh Festival. Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:29:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/over-60-of-travellers-lose-out-on-money-they-are-entitled-to-says-skyscanne/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/over-60-of-travellers-lose-out-on-money-they-are-entitled-to-says-skyscanne/ Despite recent reports that suggest prohibitive administration costs are preventing customers reclaiming Air Passenger Duty (APD) tax on flights, initial results of a Skyscanner survey suggest that the majority of airline customers aren’t actually aware they can obtain refunds by applying to the airline. Tue, 20 Jul 2010 09:32:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-quarterly-revenue-tops-3-million/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-quarterly-revenue-tops-3-million/ Continued strong growth in Q2 despite volcanic ash, strikes and world cup! Fri, 16 Jul 2010 09:56:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/save-almost-40-by-flying-indirect-says-skyscanner/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/save-almost-40-by-flying-indirect-says-skyscanner/ Leading price comparison site Skyscanner has found that travellers can save as much as 40% on flight prices by flying indirect routes to their destination. Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:04:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-reveals-midsummer-celebrations-around-the-world/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-reveals-midsummer-celebrations-around-the-world/ With the summer solstice brightening up the world on the 21st June 2010, cheap flights comparison site Skyscanner present places to join the midsummer party through the longest day of the year. Mon, 21 Jun 2010 10:09:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/perceived-and-actual-total-holiday-cost-of-30-destinations-skyscanner-index/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/perceived-and-actual-total-holiday-cost-of-30-destinations-skyscanner-index/ {news_summary}{video_summary} Tue, 08 Jun 2010 12:21:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-flight-trends-may-2010-top-50-flight-destinations/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-flight-trends-may-2010-top-50-flight-destinations/ May 2010 has been yet another eventful month for the US/Canadian travel sector with continued weather upheavals, with volcanic ash leading to fragmented European airspace closures, together with airline strikes and ongoing civil unrest in Thailand. Mon, 07 Jun 2010 16:47:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-reaction-to-abtas-warning-on-air-passenger-duty-increases/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-reaction-to-abtas-warning-on-air-passenger-duty-increases/ Gareth Williams, CEO of leading flight comparison site Skyscanner, commented on ABTA’s warning about air passenger duty increases: Fri, 04 Jun 2010 09:10:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-cup-nations-most-supportive-fans-revealed-by-skyscanner/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-cup-nations-most-supportive-fans-revealed-by-skyscanner/ US fans head to South Africa whilst Italians stay home Wed, 02 Jun 2010 10:14:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-reveals-best-smoking-and-smoke-free-destinations/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-reveals-best-smoking-and-smoke-free-destinations/ Skyscanner reveals where to go to embrace or escape the smoke this No Tobacco Day. Fri, 28 May 2010 14:41:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-launches-advice-forum-for-strike-impacted-ba-passengers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-launches-advice-forum-for-strike-impacted-ba-passengers/ In light of the BA five day strike commencing on Monday, flight comparison site Skyscanner has launched an advice forum for passengers. Mon, 24 May 2010 10:03:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brits-flock-to-new-york-orlando-and-bangkok-this-summer/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brits-flock-to-new-york-orlando-and-bangkok-this-summer/ With the summer shaping up, cheap flights comparison site Skyscanner looks ahead to see which are set to be the most popular destinations with UK travellers. Fri, 21 May 2010 11:35:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/41-drop-in-flight-searches-to-bangkok/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/41-drop-in-flight-searches-to-bangkok/ Barry Smith, Skyscanner Co-Founder commented: Fri, 21 May 2010 10:29:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/coalition-agreement-that-air-passenger-duty-tax-should-be-abolished-in-favo/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/coalition-agreement-that-air-passenger-duty-tax-should-be-abolished-in-favo/ The report states under the tax measures header: “The parties agree that a switch should be made to a per-plane, rather than per-passenger duty; a proportion of any increased revenues over time will be used to help fund increases in the personal allowance.” Thu, 13 May 2010 10:20:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-april-trends-top-50-flight-destinations/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-april-trends-top-50-flight-destinations/ Geneva and Dubai drop, Spain remains top and Gerona on the up Wed, 12 May 2010 15:02:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-reveals-five-former-disaster-destinations-that-are-on-the-up/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-reveals-five-former-disaster-destinations-that-are-on-the-up/ Cheap fights comparison site Skyscanner (www.Skyscanner.net) introduces five destinations that, following serious setbacks from epidemics to natural disasters, are now back on the tourist trail. Fri, 07 May 2010 15:34:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourists-more-put-off-by-epidemic-than-by-terrorist-attack/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourists-more-put-off-by-epidemic-than-by-terrorist-attack/ Skyscanner reports consumer confidence in destinations is directly linked to the nature of disaster Wed, 05 May 2010 15:54:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/thai-tourism-resilient-despite-bangkok-protests/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/thai-tourism-resilient-despite-bangkok-protests/ Despite warnings from the British FCO which is currently advising against all but essential travel to Bangkok, cheap flight site Skyscanner (www.Skyscanner.net) can report that tourists have so far not been dissuaded from flying to the Thai capital for their summer holidays. Fri, 30 Apr 2010 08:23:17 +0000