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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.
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.
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.
Skyscanner reaction to ABTA’s 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:
World Cup nations’ most supportive fans revealed by Skyscanner
US fans head to South Africa whilst Italians stay home
Skyscanner Reveals Best “Smoking” and Smoke-free Destinations
Skyscanner reveals where to go to embrace or escape the smoke this No Tobacco Day.
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.
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.
41% drop in flight searches to Bangkok
Barry Smith, Skyscanner Co-Founder commented:
Coalition agreement that air passenger duty tax should be abolished in favour of per plane levy
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.”
Skyscanner April trends: Top 50 flight destinations
Geneva and Dubai drop, Spain remains top and Gerona on the up