Disappointed Because We Still Care - Anonymous employee Skyscanner Employee Review

2.0
10 Oct 2020
Anonymous employee
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Pros

1) Great overall culture - good work life balance - high degree of flexibility - low pressure 2) Talented colleagues 3) Decent package and perks 4) Great company values and mission - there is strong sense of purpose working here - proud to be working here (probably less so now)

Cons

This used to be a company i loved so much. The disappointment comes more from the expectation, and because we still care. Too much to share but i'm just gonna focus on one. Leadership Team Credits to them handling such an unprecedented challenge in the company's history, as well as for the entire industry. Tough to layout 25% employees, and not easy to deal with all the direct and sometimes 'rude' questions in townhall. But.... i still cannot hide my disappointment to the exec team 1) we have very little trust to what they tell us frequent changes of the exec team, lack of transparency in big decisions, and all the "politically trained answers" in town hall. aargh.... what a waste of time 2) Increasingly corporate and company outlook is pretty negative Even before Covid hits, there were many issues with Skyscanner: increasing divide between offices, recognition of voice over output, lack of transparency in promotions, and slowdown of growth over the years are making Skyscanner "just another company". we need visionary and capable leaders uphold Skyscanner culture, and keep the best talents to execute the Recovery Plans. It's a dilemma if it's still worth staying loyal and fight through this pandemic together with the team. I hope the exec team can give us more faith.

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5.0
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Pros

Great culture. You truly get the sense that people care for one another and want the full team to succeed, not just individuals. High exposure to commercial strategy early on Even in junior roles, you’re not just pushing buttons, you're helping to solve complex challenges. That’s rare and valuable. Cross-functional visibility. You get a front-row seat to how product, commercial, and marketing intersect, especially in Ads. Good place to understand how a travel marketplace actually operates. Ownership culture (if you lean into it). If you’re proactive, you can carve out scope quickly. Global exposure. Working across regions (Americas, EMEA, APAC) gives a broader view of how airlines and OTAs operate differently, which is useful for long-term career growth.

Cons

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5.0
11 Apr 2026
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Pros

Great office environment Very welcoming team and inclusive atmosphere Excellent facilities Enjoyable social events and strong perks (travel, health, insurance)

Cons

Limited office space Challenges working across multiple time zones

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