Alaska Airlines has unveiled Odysee, its first startup from a venture lab collaboration with UP.Labs. Odysee aims to revolutionize flight scheduling using AI-powered software that analyzes extensive data for real-time revenue predictions. The startup has successfully raised $5 million in pre-seed funding, with early simulations showing potential savings of hundreds of thousands for Alaska Airlines. Odysee's software is currently in user acceptance testing, with a trial expected to start by the end of October. This initiative marks a significant stride in addressing operational efficiency in the aviation industry.