United Airlines Enhances Passenger Experience With Spotify’s Exclusive Content, Featuring 4K Displays And Bluetooth Audio Compatibility

Published on June 7, 2025

United Airlines and Spotify have taken a significant step in enhancing the in-flight entertainment experience by announcing an exclusive partnership that brings a vast array of content to passengers aboard United flights. The collaboration allows United’s travelers to enjoy over 450 hours of engaging content for free on more than 130,000 seatback screens across the airline’s fleet. What makes this partnership even more remarkable is that many of these seatback screens offer a stunning 4K resolution and are equipped with Bluetooth audio compatibility, allowing for an upgraded viewing and listening experience during the flight.

This partnership marks Spotify’s first-ever introduction of audiobooks and video podcasts on an airline, expanding the possibilities for in-flight entertainment. United passengers now have access to over 65 different content pieces, including audiobooks and video podcasts. Among the highlights are fan-favorite series such as Good Hang with Amy Poehler, The Dave Chang Show, and The Comment Section, which is hosted by Drew Afualo. This new offering ensures that United passengers can immerse themselves in a diverse range of content during their flights, providing entertainment options beyond the traditional in-flight movies or music.

Starting in the coming year, United Airlines will take the partnership even further by allowing passengers to access the Spotify app directly through the in-flight entertainment screens on their personal devices. This new feature will enable travelers to pick up right where they left off, whether they are listening to a podcast, enjoying an audiobook, or streaming their favorite playlist. This personalized entertainment experience will be a significant upgrade, allowing travelers to enjoy their preferred content on their own devices without any interruptions.

In addition to the impressive content lineup, United Airlines is set to expand its Spotify offerings across its fleet of aircraft. Over 680 United Airlines planes will soon feature the Spotify app as a dedicated content category. This new section, titled “Spotify,” will replace the current “audio” category on the home menu and will include channels specifically for podcasts, video podcasts, audiobooks, and playlists. The addition of this new content section ensures that all Spotify-related content is conveniently organized for easy access, making it simple for passengers to find exactly what they want to watch or listen to during their flight.

For passengers aboard flights equipped with Starlink, United Airlines will offer seamless Spotify streaming from takeoff to landing. This advanced connectivity technology ensures that travelers can enjoy uninterrupted streaming of their favorite Spotify content without worrying about losing signal during the flight. To access the service, passengers simply need to log in to their MileagePlus® account, accept the Starlink terms and conditions, and open the Spotify app—just as they would at home. This new feature further enhances the in-flight experience, providing passengers with greater convenience and entertainment options throughout their journey.

In celebration of this exciting collaboration, United Airlines is offering a special promotion for its MileagePlus members. Those who are new to Spotify’s Premium Individual subscriptions can sign up and earn up to 1,000 bonus miles. The offer is further amplified by a partnership between Spotify and Kinective MediaSM by United Airlines, a groundbreaking traveler media network. Passengers will receive personalized prompts to subscribe to Spotify Premium and earn miles based on their MileagePlus status. These promotional messages will be displayed across various United media channels, including in-flight entertainment screens, the United app, United Club screens, and email, making it easier for travelers to take advantage of this exclusive offer.

This partnership between United Airlines and Spotify not only enhances the in-flight entertainment experience but also provides a unique way for passengers to engage with content. By offering a diverse range of podcasts, audiobooks, and video content, United Airlines has taken a significant step toward redefining what it means to be entertained during a flight. As the partnership continues to evolve, it promises to bring even more innovative entertainment options to passengers, ensuring that every flight is a memorable and enjoyable experience.