FlightAware Sues Kalshi Over Flight-Cancellation Bets, Seeking Ban on Use of Its Data
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Updated · Yahoo Finance · Aug 11
FlightAware Sues Kalshi Over Flight-Cancellation Bets, Seeking Ban on Use of Its Data
3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Finance · Aug 11
Summary
FlightAware filed suit in New York on Monday, accusing Kalshi of using its name, data and trademarks without permission to settle flight-cancellation contracts.
July's new Kalshi markets let users bet on cancellation risk, and one contract for the week ending 5 p.m. EDT on Aug. 14 still said "Outcome verified from FlightAware," according to Reuters checks.
The complaint says that labeling FlightAware as the primary source made customers assume it was involved in the markets, which the company calls unauthorized gambling on flight disruptions.
FlightAware seeks unspecified damages, a jury trial and court orders blocking further use of its data and branding; Kalshi did not immediately respond.
The dispute lands as prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket expand beyond elections into sports and geopolitical events, despite criticism that flight-related contracts could create incentives to disrupt travel.