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Cision Canada
2 days ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
Airfairness Launches AI Flight Compensation Tool After Acquiring Weekend-Built Startup via LinkedIn
Collision 2024's #1 Startup to Watch in 2025 Moving Fast toward launch of Groundbreaking Flight Delay Compensation Platform TORONTO, June 18, 2025 /CNW/ - Following a splash at last year's Collision tech conference and selection as the #1 startup to watch in 2025, airfairness is launching the public-facing component of its next-generation, first-of-its-kind platform, the Flight Navigator. This AI-powered tool offers a faster, smarter method for air travellers to determine whether they are eligible for flight compensation in less than two minutes. The Flight Navigator makes it simple for passengers to build their trip and determine what part of their itinerary caused the disruption to their travel plans. With more than $350 million in potential compensation every day, the tool helps travellers claim what they're owed. It checks the fine print against international passenger rights legislation, like those in Canada and Europe, and immediately informs passengers if they might be eligible to claim up to $1,000 each in compensation. "When a flight has been delayed or cancelled, it's bad enough. The last thing you want to do is to become a lawyer to see if you are owed compensation," says John Marzo, CEO and Co-founder of airfairness. "The Flight Navigator changes that. It puts clarity and confidence in the hands of the traveller." The launch represents the first milestone in airfairness' ambitious rollout of an end-to-end AI platform aimed at removing the stress, paperwork, and uncertainty from flight delay claims. Subsequent AI-driven features will roll out later this summer, equipping travellers with even greater tools to clarify their rights and receive what they are owed with no back-and-forth and no fine-print surprises. To aid this next stage of growth, airfairness has acquired a New York-based travel tech AI startup founded by Máuhan M. Zonoozy, the former Head of Innovation at Spotify. "AI is ripping at an unprecedented rate, and companies should recalibrate how they think products are built to remain at the bleeding edge," stated Zonoozy. "What used to take a year to build now takes a weekend, a cursor pro account, and a couple upper deckies. This is the future." Zonoozy and his protégé, Chloe Meuse, were inspired by the massive impact of the CrowdStrike outage in July 2024, which stranded millions of airline passengers. Over a single weekend, they built and launched a tool to help passengers. The site quickly caught fire after Zonoozy mentioned it on LinkedIn. The post caught Marzo's eye, and within 11 LinkedIn comments, the value was realized, and the acquisition was closed. This deal strengthens airfairness' ability to navigate aviation data and real-time analytics and decipher complex flight information. Its intelligent tools work together to reveal the real reasons behind delays. "This acquisition fast-tracks our vision to make airfairness the world's smartest passenger rights platform," says David Linardi, CTO and Co-founder. "We're all about fairness, efficiency, and building something passengers can rely on – without needing a law degree." With thousands of travellers compensated and increasing interest from all over the world, airfairness is solidifying its position as a leader in travel tech and consumer protection. The Flight Navigator is now live at — and this is just the beginning.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Yahoo
FAA issues ground stop at Austin airport over staffing issues; 160 flights delayed
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on Wednesday, delaying more than 100 flights amid ongoing staffing shortages — part of a broader national trend straining the air traffic control system. The disruption comes as Newark Liberty International Airport, one of the nation's busiest hubs, enters its fourth week of significant delays and, more recently, flight caps due to a combination of staffing shortages, recent technological failures, and ongoing runway construction. The FAA, currently facing a shortfall of thousands of air traffic controllers, recently terminated hundreds of probationary employees and is now scrambling to recruit replacements under the guidance of the Department of Government Efficiency. Currently, more than 160 flights are delayed or canceled in Austin. More: Free bags no more: Here's the last day to book tickets with free checked bags at Southwest According to the FAA website, the ground stop, which temporarily halts incoming flights, is scheduled to end by 9 p.m. Currently, the average delay is about 49 minutes. See up-to-date information on Texas' 10 busiest airports. Austin Dallas-Fort Worth El Paso Houston (IAH) Houston (HOU) Love Field Lubbock McAllen Midland-Odessa San Antonio To view flights at smaller airports in Texas, visit FlightAware and search by flight number or location. The Department of Transportation created a dashboard for travelers to easily access information about services that U.S. airlines provide in the case of cancellations or delays. Click here to access the DOT Cancellation and Delay Dashboard. A new rule from the DOT that went into effect at the end of October requires airlines to refund passengers if their flight is significantly delayed for reasons within the carrier's control and also makes airlines more responsible for following their own customer commitments in those cases. (This story was updated to add a photo gallery.) This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: FAA issues ground stop in Austin over staff shortages. See delays
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Pirates trade catcher to National League foe
ATLANTA, Ga. (WKBN) – The Pittsburgh Pirates traded catcher Jason Delay to the Atlanta Braves on Thursday. In exchange, Pittsburgh receives cash considerations. The Pirates have also added outfielder Alexander Canario to the 26-man Major League Roster, and optioned infielder/outfielder Ji Hwan Bae to Triple-A Indianapolis. Canario was recently acquired in a minor trade with the New York Mets. Delay, who was optioned to Double-A Columbus in the Braves organization, was designated for assignment by the Pirates on Monday. He was originally selected by the Pirates in the fourth round of the 2017 MLB Draft out of Vanderbilt. Delay has appeared in parts of three seasons with the Pirates. In 134 MLB games, Delay owns a .200 batting average with three doubles and 6 RBI's. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Reuters
04-04-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Braves acquire C Jason Delay from Pirates
April 4 - The Atlanta Braves have acquired Jason Delay from the Pittsburgh Pirates for cash. The Braves optioned him to Double-A Columbus. Delay is a 30-year-old veteran. He appeared in 134 total games for the Pirates over the last three seasons. During that span, he recorded two home runs, 35 RBIs, and a .231 batting average. Behind the plate, Delay racked up four defensive runs saved above average, per Baseball Reference. The Pirates designated him for assignment on April 1. Delay adds an experienced depth option in the Braves' system. The Braves transferred 31-year-old right-handed pitcher Reynaldo Lopez (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list to free up a spot on the roster. The Pirates also welcomed outfielder Alexander Canario, 24, to their active roster, optioning outfielder/second baseman Ji-Hwan Bae to Triple-A Indianapolis.
Fox News
27-03-2025
- Health
- Fox News
New proposed ballot measure in blue state raises eyebrows over who it's named after: 'Road side lunatics'
A proposed ballot initiative in California is named after alleged UnitedHealthcare CEO assassin Luigi Mangione. The Luigi Mangione Access to Health Care Act submitted to the California Attorney General's Office would make it illegal for an insurance company to "delay, deny or modify any medical procedure or medication" that is suggested by a licensed physician in the Golden State where there could be serious consequences such as "disability, death, amputation, permanent disfigurement, loss or reduction of any bodily function," the document states. It was filed by Paul Eisner, a longtime Los Angeles-based attorney. The terms "delay" and "deny" were made popular by the healthcare book "Delay, Deny, Defend: Why Insurance Companies Don't Pay Claims and What You Can Do About." The words "delay, deny, and depose" were reportedly inscribed on the casings of the bullets that killed Brian Thompson on Dec. 4. "What" Rob Pyers, research director for California Target Book, posted on X. "A proposed ballot initiative has been filed in California entitled "The Luigi Mangioni (sic) Access to Health Care Act." Actually," Los Angeles-based conservative activist Elizabeth Barcohana said. "THE LUIGI MANGIONI (sic) ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE ACT" Seriously???? A ballot initiative about health care submitted today to the California Attorney General is named after the accused killer. Crazy," author Gerald Posner wrote. "I'm starting to suspect the Democrats in charge of California might actually just be simple road side (sic) lunatics after all," Ruthless Podcast Executive Producer Leigh Wolf said on X. Mangione reportedly faced "chronic back pain," according to Honolulu Civil Beat, and issues after a spinal procedure. "Pain in general affects our mental well-being, how we go on in our day-to-day life and function. If you're reminded of an injury in your body, and you live in pain, it can be something that really rattles you," board-certified neurosurgeon Dr. Besty Grunch told Fox News Digital in December. "In this alleged circumstance, you have a 26-year-old, fit guy that has an injury and needs care," she added. "And he may reflect his pain on someone else or blame it on someone else. And [that] can escalate to a point of suicidal or even homicidal thoughts." Mangione is currently charged with murder by both New York and the federal government, and he has pleaded not guilty.
