Freebird raises $8 million Series A

Freebird , a flight re-booking service, announced it has raised $8m in a Series A round led by American Express Ventures; bringing its total funding to date to $16.5m.

The company originally targeted consumers with a mobile app that allowed them to rebook any airline or flight if their travels were delayed, canceled or disrupted by means beyond their control. However, it has since discovered a sweet spot with business travelers. Over the past 18 months, it added over 100 corporate clients and 10 corporate travel agency partners, including BCD Travel.

“Flight disruptions are a multi-billion dollar pain point for road-warriors and leisure travelers alike. Freebird’s platform supplements existing technology and offers solutions that meet the expectations of everyday travelers. Freebird helps to bridge that gap by providing more proactive intelligence, immediate world-class human support available 24/7, and technology tools that empower travelers to take control of getting to their destinations. Ultimately, Freebird is creating a better end-to-end experience during travel disruptions.” – Co-founder and CEO of Freebird, Ethan Bernstein.