A new collaboration between United Airlines and Spotify aims to elevate the in-flight entertainment experience. Passengers can now access more than 450 hours of content for free on over 130,000 seatback screens, many of which boast 4K resolution and Bluetooth audio compatibility.

This marks the first time Spotify has offered audiobooks and video podcasts on an airline. United travelers can enjoy over 65 pieces of content, including popular titles such as “Good Hang with Amy Poehler”, “The Dave Chang Show”, and “The Comment section with Drew Afualo”.

Next year, United passengers will be able to log in to their Spotify accounts on the in-flight entertainment screens using their personal devices. This will allow them to seamlessly resume their favorite podcasts, music, and audiobooks where they left off.

Executive Perspectives

“Spotify has a huge audience and people love its content… now our clients can enjoy it in a simple and easy way, 35,000 feet high.”

“Spotify has a huge audience and people love its content. and now our clients can enjoy it in a simple and easy way, 35,000 feet high,” said Richard Nunn, executive director of Mileagesplus. “Together, we offer millions of customers a completely new way to experiment and explore premium content of the most popular artists, authors and podcasters in the world, all while flying with the latest technology.”

Ian geller, Vice President of Spotify business development, added, “As a frequent united traveler, I am greatly excited to see that Spotify is now available at the world’s largest airline. In Spotify, we are dedicated to being present everywhere, providing creators with the possibility to reach new platforms and connect with different audiences.I really want to offer an even more personalized streaming experience in the backs of the seats next year.”

Spotify content will be available on more than 680 United aircraft and will be featured as a new content category labeled “Spotify.” This category replaces “audio” in the main menu and includes channels for podcasts, video podcasts, audiobooks, and playlists. in the coming months, most aircraft will also feature a dedicated “Spotify” channel for easy access to all Spotify content.

On aircraft equipped with Starlink, passengers can listen to Spotify content on their personal devices without interruption. They simply need to log in to their Mileagelus account and accept Starlink’s terms and conditions. From there, they can open the Spotify app and stream content as they would at home.