Skyscanner

Type
Business expansion
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Scotland; East Central Scotland; City of Edinburgh
Location of affected unit(s)
Sector
Media
60 - Programming, broadcasting, news agency and other content distribution activities
60.3 - News agency and other content distribution activities
60.39 - Other content distribution activities
100 jobs
Number of planned job creations
Job creation
Announcement Date
5 February 2014
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date

Description

Scotland-based online flight comparison company Skyscanner is to create 100 new jobs after doubling its revenue and profits in 2013. Skyscanner stated that it intends to be the world's number one travel search site within 18 months following rapid growth and acquisitions.

Sources

  • 5 February 2014: The Scotsman

Citation

Eurofound (2014), Skyscanner, Business expansion in United Kingdom, factsheet number 76566, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/76566.