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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.
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.
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.
One in four admits to smuggling liquids through airport security reveals Skyscanner
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Skyscanner named in 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.
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.
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”.
Which airline offers the best inflight wine? That’s “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.