The answer is Yes!Skyscanner is an independent company with the sole goal of helping you find the best option for your personal travel plans.
Why has Skyscanner changed?
Skyscanner is moving from a functional to emotional approach to marketing and putting more focus on its brand to appeal to consumers who expect “much more” from travel companies. Skyscanner is rebranding as it looks to “redefine” its purpose with its largest marketing investment to-date.
Has Skyscanner changed?
The online flight comparison site has redesigned its app and unveiled a new visual identity in a bid to “simplify travel as much as possible”. Skyscanner has rebranded in an attempt to convey that it is not only a flight comparison website, but a travel company, which also offers car hire and hotel options.
Is Skyscanner refundable?
For changes, cancellations or refunds, we recommend that you contact the travel provider that you completed your booking with. As a travel search engine, Skyscanner doesn't take your booking or payment ourselves. Instead, we pass you through to your chosen airline or travel agent, where you make your booking directly.
Why doesn t Skyscanner work?
Is Skyscanner risky?
Yes, Skyscanner is safe to use. They don't handle your payments directly, instead redirecting you to the airline or travel agency's website to complete your booking.
Who bought Skyscanner?
CtripIn November 2016, a Chinese company Trip.com Group (formerly Ctrip) bought Skyscanner for $1.75 billion. Following the sale to Ctrip, Skyscanner's largest shareholder, SEP, completed its exit from the business. In 2017, Ctrip bought the Trip.com domain and launched Trip.com.
What is the best day and time to book flights on SkyScanner?
Yes, according to our data and flight price history, Tuesday is the day to book. It seems most airlines launch their discounts on Monday nights, so you can pick up the best prices on Tuesday mornings.
Does Skyscanner charge a fee?
Nope. Skyscanner is always free to search, and we never charge you any hidden fees.
Can you cancel flights booked with Skyscanner?
For changes, cancellations or refunds, we recommend that you contact the travel provider (airline or travel agent) agent that you completed your booking with. As a travel search engine, Skyscanner doesn't take your booking or payment ourselves.