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Landline

Transportation · Fort Collins, United States · Founded 2018

Landline, founded in 2018 by David Sunde and Ben Munson, is a transportation company addressing the first and last-mile segments of air travel. The company's genesis stems from the founders' observation that many communities were being left behind by traditional airline networks. Landline provides a platform that enables major airlines to integrate luxury motor coach services into their booking systems, effectively extending their route networks without the need for additional flights. The business operates on a partnership model, working directly with airlines to offer multimodal itineraries to passengers. As of early 2022, Landline had established partnerships with American Airlines, United Airlines, and Sun Country Airlines. Through this B2B2C model, customers can book a single ticket that combines a flight with a bus journey. The service is designed to be seamless, with features like through-checked baggage, allowing passengers to check their luggage at a Landline location and retrieve it at their final destination airport. This platform manages booking integration, ground transportation logistics, and security processes. The customer-facing product consists of high-end buses equipped with amenities such as soft leather seats, complimentary Wi-Fi, in-seat power, and streaming entertainment, creating a premium travel experience that aligns with airline standards. By using ground transportation, Landline allows its airline partners to serve smaller markets and add dynamic routes more affordably and flexibly than by operating regional jets. The company has raised significant venture capital to fuel its expansion, with a notable Series B funding round of $28 million in April 2022 led by Drive Capital. This funding is aimed at accelerating the company's entry into new major hub markets and further developing its technology platform to streamline the travel day for consumers. Keywords: multimodal travel, airline connectivity, ground transportation logistics, first and last mile travel, passenger management solutions, airline partnerships, travel technology, B2B2C travel services, bus-as-a-flight, airport shuttle service, integrated travel, travel logistics, seamless travel, door-to-door travel, regional transportation, American Airlines partner, United Airlines partner, Sun Country Airlines partner, travel network extension, venture-backed transportation