Wednesday, October 2, 2024 Alaska Airlines and UP.Labs launch Odysee, a $5M AI-powered startup optimizing flight scheduling and operational logistics for enhanced efficiency. One year after initiating their collaboration to tackle business challenges through innovative solutions, Alaska Airlines and UP.
Labs have unveiled their first new startup, Odysee, at the UP.Summit. Odysee launched with a $5 million seed investment led by UP.
Partners and is dedicated to harnessing advanced AI and computing capabilities to support real-time decision-making in operational logistics, starting with flight scheduling. This platform is designed to optimize the utilization of aircraft assets and their interconnections, enabling teams to enhance efficiency in one of the airline industry’s most complex areas. This AI-driven solution for optimizing flight schedules represents a key achievement in the partnership between Alaska Airlines and UP.
Labs, which was first announced at last year’s UP.Summit. The partnership aimed to address strategic aviation challenges by developing new ventures that pave the way for the future of transportation and mobility.
Odysee’s launch is a crucial step in realizing that vision. “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, Steve Casley . “Ou.