US EditionUnited Airlines Reveals New Collab to Improve in-Flight Entertainment
- On June 5, 2025, United Airlines and Spotify revealed that travelers flying with the airline can enjoy more than 450 hours of curated Spotify content, available for free on over 130,000 seatback screens installed across 680 aircraft.
- This collaboration follows previous deals like Emirates' late-2024 addition of Spotify-curated playlists and podcasts, but marks Spotify's first airline offering of video podcasts and audiobooks onboard.
- United passengers can access a wide range of complimentary playlists, podcasts—including both audio and video formats—and audiobooks through a dedicated Spotify section, featuring well-known shows such as those hosted by Amy Poehler and Dave Chang.
- Richard Nunn, CEO of MileagePlus, highlighted that passengers will have seamless access to Spotify’s offerings while in the air, and Ian Geller, Spotify’s VP, expressed enthusiasm about making the service available to travelers on the world’s largest airline.
- The partnership plans a 2026 expansion allowing passengers to log into personal Spotify accounts on seatback screens, enabling sync of playlists and playback progress for a personalized in-flight experience.
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United and Spotify announce a pioneering collaboration that offers an even more entertaining travel experience in the sky, with more than 450 hours of content now available free of charge on the more than 130,000 airline seatback screens, many of which offer impressive 4K quality.
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