Odysee is an innovative, new flight schedule optimization software platform that leverages AI and big data to optimize asset configuration for the airline industry and other logistics operators BENTONVILLE, Ark. , Oct. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- One year after announcing their partnership to solve business challenges through innovation, Alaska Airlines and UP.

Labs, have officially announced their first new startup, Odysee , at the UP.Summit. Odysee, which launched with $5M in seed funding led by UP.

Partners, is focused on lending powerful AI and computing power to inform real-time tradeoff decisions in planning for and managing operational logistics, starting with scheduling. The platform will ensure the best use of each aircraft asset and the interconnections between them, empowering teams to more effectively optimize one of the most complex areas of an airline's business. This AI-powered flight schedule optimization solution marks a significant milestone in the journey that began at last year's UP.

Summit. Last year, the two companies announced their partnership and set a vision to solve core strategic challenges for the aviation industry with new companies that help unlock the future in transportation and mobility. "What sets Odysee apart is its ability to help airline schedulers assess the various tradeoffs that come with certain schedule changes, allowing them to make more informed choices in building comprehensive flight schedules," says Odysee Chief Executive Officer, Stev.