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1. press pack march 2012
2. 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 how it all began skyscanner by numbers well connected why the site gets 24m visits each monthhow to use skyscanner using skyscanner on the go timeline experienced management team non-executive directors awards press resources contact details

3. how it all began

   we provide our customers with up to date, accurate prices Frustrated by how difficult it was to compare flights from different airlines, three IT professionals had a vision for a single website that could collect and compare prices for every commercial flight in the world. From a simple Excel spreadsheet, Skyscanner was born! It turned out that the things the team wanted from a flight search site everyone else wanted too, and Skyscanner became a word of mouth success. Thousands of people started using the site, the founders gave up their day jobs and major VC investment allowed Skyscanner to grow the team at its Edinburgh HQ and expand into new international markets. Comparing over 1000 airlines, Skyscanner has grown to become the leading flight comparison site in Europe and now employs over 130 staff.

4. skyscanner by numbers

   our ranking in Europe by traffic mobile app downloads languages in which Skyscanner is available countries with over 50,000 visitors per month of monthly sessions sourced from repeat customers = strong loyalty revenue growth year on year airlines searched visits per month target revenue in current financial year and significantly profitable searches per month downstream flights booked in last 12 months prices checked every month 1 6m 29 37 50% saving millions of people time and money with acomprehensive, intelligent and simple travel search experience. 75% 1000 24m £24m 75m $2bn 8bn

5. well connected

   direct connects with more than 240 airlines and OTA’s. strong commercial relationships based on highly qualified referrals and impressive conversion rates. unique ‘browse’ functionality lets users search for flights to everywhere, allowing airlines to engage with them early in the decision-making process. enhanced airline.com position supports customer loyalty. access to hundreds of flight price sources make us independent of centralised data sources such as GDS, ITA, etc. budget traditional OTA’s

6. why the site gets 24m visits each month

   we provide our customers with up to date,accurate prices By searching over 1,000 airlines globally and comparing both airline and travel agents’ prices, customers are assured that they are finding the best price. With access to direct price sources we provide our customers with up to date, accurate prices. Our revolutionary search technology and supremely flexible interface allows each person to search for flights the way they want – by city, country, date or price (see tips and tools). search tips search filters search country search map search whole month search everywhere

7. how to use skyscanner: search tools

   we provide our customers with up to date,accurate prices search map: Use our map tool to view prices and destinations for direct and indirect flights in each country or region. search whole month: Want to find the best price? If you’re flexible, use our whole month search tool to find the cheapest days to fly! search everywhere: Need inspiration? Discover top deals around the world with our everywhere search tool: there is no need to enter destination. search country: Search by country to find the very cheapest airports to flyinto or fly from. search filters: Don’t like early mornings? Not keen on long journeys?Use our filter tools to adjust your search, allowing you to see only the results you would consider.

8. using skyscanner on the go

   mobile apps android Share trip details with friends or family by posting details to Facebook and Twitter or email details to yourself for later. iPhone and iPad The iPhone and iPad apps have unique features such as an interactive spinning globe and ‘fly to friends’ functionality which allows users to check prices of flights to their Facebook and LinkedIn contacts. The app has now topped the free travel app category in 47 countries. windows phone In December, Skyscanner added a Windows Phone app to the portfolio with an exclusive feature allowing users to ‘pin’ live prices to their home screen with the Live Tile feature. Want to check flights on the move? As well as the Skyscanner website there are now a suite of mobile apps that lets you search for the flights you want, anytime, anywhere. The apps have now been downloaded over 6m times since launching 12 months ago.
9. timeline 6m+ App downloads Jan 12 mobile Feb 11 Zoombu Acquisition Dec 10 1st million pound revenue month Jun 10 car-hire, holidays, hotels Oct 09 international traffic outstrips UK Jun 08 SEP VC investment Nov 07 international sites released Oct 04

10. experienced management team

    gareth williams co-founder and chief executive Before founding Skyscanner, Gareth had 14 years of experience as a developer for financial institutions and retail companies craig parker director of IT frank skivington sales and marketing director rachel armitage product director alistair hann chief technical officer ewan gray director, asiapacific derek gardner finance director bonamy grimes co-founder and director, engineering barry smith co-founder & director of global data services & mobile Barry has nine years experience as a technical architect having worked with FI Group, Salomon Smith Barney, DLJ and M&S Craig has over 15 years experience in IT as a technical architect working across a number of sectors for companies including Microsoft, Capita, Logica and M&S Alistair has a doctorate in Engineering Science from Oxford University and co-founded Zoombu Ewan Gray has been with Skyscanner since 2008. Prior to joining Skyscanner. Ewan held various management positions in print and digital media Derek is a highly experienced and qualified accountant, having worked for NatWest Equity Partners, Miller Group and Giles Insurance Frank has over 15 years experience in senior commercial roles in media/digital media and was one of the founding directors of Scotland's most successful digital media company, S1 Before co-founding Skyscanner, Bonamy spent 14 years as a systems architect An Engineering Science graduate from Oxford and Princeton Universities, Rachel worked as a Venture Capital Analyst before co-founding travesearch start-up Zoombu non executive directors calumpaterson jasonstockwood julianpancholi ray nolan - chairman managing partner of VC firm SEP former managing director of match.com. Previously of travelocity, lastminute.com, trailfinders, lufthansa. managing director of nitro ventures and chairman of nixxie founder and former CEO of WRI, parent company of hostelworld.com booking site

11. our awards

12. press resources: what we can offer

    data trends poll information e.g. infographics spokespeople Senior management team including CEO Country experts for UK, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, Germany, Scandinavia, Netherlands, Turkey, Brazil, Australia, New Zealand and Asia 76% vote yes to airline ‘fat tax’ says Skyscanner 68% in favour of family-only section Immediate reaction to media requests for data and expert comment e.g. Turkey 159% more popular than Greece Searches to Egypt down 30% following political unrest Monthly travel trends – top 10 most popular Graphs, pie charts, maps
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