Emirates reveals sky-high favorites: The most watched and listened to on ice in 2023

Friday, December 15, 2023

As the conclusion of a bustling year of global travel approaches, the world’s largest international airline, Emirates, is unveiling insights into passengers’ in-flight activities. Through an exploration of data, the airline examines the content preferences of travelers to and from 140 destinations worldwide.

Top In-Flight Entertainment Highlights in 2023

Most-Watched Movies on ice in 2023:

Emirates’ in-flight entertainment system, ice, boasts over 6,500 channels offering on-demand movies, TV shows, music, podcasts, and live TV. Among the most-watched movies were visually stunning sci-fi film “Avatar: The Way of Water,” the rom-com “Ticket to Paradise” featuring George Clooney and Julia Roberts, and the enduringly popular action movie “Top Gun: Maverick.” Beyond Hollywood, international films gaining traction included Bollywood action movies “Vikram Vedha” and “Bholaa,” the French thriller “La Syndicaliste,” and the 2023 Cannes Palme d’Or winner, “Anatomie d’une chute” from France.

Most-Binged Box Sets and TV on ice in 2023:

Emirates passengers exhibited a penchant for binge-watching box sets, with high viewership recorded for HBO Max’s “Succession” and both seasons of “The White Lotus.” In comedy, classics like “Friends,” “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” and “The Big Bang Theory” were favorites, while historical dramas like “The English” and “Women of the Movement” resonated with drama enthusiasts.

In-Flight Live TV Channels:

Live TV channels, including Sport 24, BBC World News, CNN, and Sky News Arabia, featured a variety of sports and social events, with the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 standing out as the most-watched sports event on Emirates live TV in 2023.

Tuneful Tastes of Emirates Customers in 2023:

Emirates’ extensive music library witnessed preferences for Mozart’s Chamber Music, Ed Sheeran’s “Subtract,” and Taylor Swift’s “Midnights.” For younger audiences, ice Juniors Music offerings like Cocomelon and Bluey were popular.

Embracing Happiness & Wellbeing Content:

Emirates’ ice catered to diverse moods with a dedicated section for Happiness and Wellbeing content. Noteworthy series included “Living Wild: How to Change Your Life” and “Storytelling with Gian Power: What’s your life story?”

Closing 2023 with a Bang:

Emirates concludes 2023 with a lineup of blockbuster movies, including the fantasy-comedy “Barbie,” available in multiple languages, and action films like “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” and “The Equalizer 3.”

Looking Ahead to 2024:

Emirates hints at exciting developments for 2024, including new content partnerships and next-generation in-flight entertainment systems for their incoming fleet of A350s. Upcoming additions to the ice library include “Expend4bles,” “Oppenheimer,” and Sofia Coppola’s biographical drama “Priscilla.”

In Summary:

As travelers embark on journeys into the new year, Emirates continues to elevate the in-flight experience, providing a diverse array of entertainment options for passengers of all tastes and preferences.

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