Flyr Just Raised $295 Million: CEO Alex Mans Tells Us What’s Next
Photo Caption: Alex Mans is the founder and CEO of Flyr. FLYR
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Flyr CEO Alex Mans isn't afraid to call out the old guard as he harnesses AI to shake-up the antiquated world of airline technology.
Leaders of Travel: Skift C-Suite Series
What are the top trends impacting hotels, airlines, and online bookings? We speak to the executives shaping the future of travel.There are plenty of metrics for success in the airline sector, but money is a pretty good place to start. Earlier this month, Flyr made headlines with one of the largest single funding raises in travel tech history. The San Francisco-based firm secured $295 million - the biggest deal of its kind in 2024 so far. In total, Flyr says it has now raised more than $500 million.
Flyr says its platform helps airlines offer dynamic pricing, personalized offers, and other digital products. The company has also been rolling out similar products for hotels. There’s AI in the mix, and talk of improving legacy systems - but what is Flyr doing differently to attract so much investment?
For the latest in our Leaders of Travel: Skift C-Suite Series, Skift met Alex Mans, founder and CEO of Flyr to learn more about the company’s growth trajectory and get his take on how AI could revolutionize the travel industry.
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