Matthew Parsons

Matthew covers the corporate travel sector, with his eye on the intersections of procurement, technology and culture. He was previously editor of Buying Business Travel, overseeing its transition to BTN Europe before becoming a Skifter. He lives in London with his young family, but as a self-confessed Francophile loves to hop across the channel for a taste of the good life.

Latest Stories

Business Travel

Airlines Could Start Facing Legal Challenges Over Withholding Refunds

Suing an airline is a drastic measure, but shows how deep this crisis is.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 4 years ago

Coronavirus

EasyJet Grounds Entire Fleet, Furloughs Crew After Finishing Rescue Flights

The airline is taking full advantage of the UK government's job retention scheme, but with 500 planes out of action, the blow to the economy will be felt.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 4 years ago

Business Travel

TripActions CEO Defends Controversial Layoffs Strategy

Ariel Cohen’s decision to fire 100 employees during a video conference is controversial, but might also reflect the new reality of remote workforce management.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 4 years ago

Business Travel

Are Companies Ready to Travel When the World Switches Back On?

The situation is dire for many suppliers, but corporate travel managers could help hotels and airlines prepare for the rebound — if they act responsibly.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 4 years ago

Airlines

Singapore Airlines Secures Record $13 Billion Funding Lifeline

Many carriers will be looking on enviously at this record bailout. Singapore Airlines not only gets to survive the crisis, but is also primed to come out stronger on the other side.

Jamie Freed and Anshuman Daga, Reuters | 4 years ago

Hotels

UK Hotels Get a Little Lift From Block Bookings for Crisis Workers

As more countries mobilize their crisis workers, hotel groups can at least rely on small levels of business — the tricky part will be figuring out which properties stay open, and who exactly checks in.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 4 years ago

Airlines

UK Airlines Demand Tax Breaks After Government Rules Out Financial Support

The major airlines are desperate for a break, but with a government that assumes they've deep pockets, their calls for help will likely fall on deaf ears.

Sarah Young, Reuters | 4 years ago

Business Travel

Corporate Travel Advisors Put Global Airline Group in Crosshairs Over Refunds

Corporate travel agencies are becoming frustrated with IATA. While the airline body appears to be looking out for its airline members, there’s at least some action taking place behind the scenes, but time is clearly running out.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 4 years ago

Business Travel

40 Percent of Companies Expect Business Travel to Resume Within 3 Months: New Poll

Considering the widespread travels bans in place, Global Business Travel Association members are either overly confident about when normality will resume, or underestimate the seriousness of the situation.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 4 years ago