United & Spotify Take Over Seatback Screens

  • United & Spotify Launch Sky-High Entertainment: United Airlines and Spotify have excitingly partnered to offer over 450 hours of free Spotify content (podcasts, audiobooks, playlists) on 680+ United aircraft, accessible via new 4K, Bluetooth seatback screens.
  • Airline First: Spotify Audiobooks & Video Podcasts: Passengers can now enjoy Spotify’s audiobooks and popular video podcasts, such as “Good Hang with Amy Poehler,” for the first time ever on an airline, significantly enhancing inflight entertainment.
  • Personalized Spotify Access Coming in 2026: An exciting upgrade in 2026 will allow United passengers to log into their personal Spotify accounts on the seatback screens, seamlessly continuing their listening experience from where they left off.
  • Celebratory Perks & Easy Onboard Access: To celebrate, MileagePlus members new to Spotify Premium can earn bonus miles. The new Spotify content is conveniently located onboard, with a dedicated channel planned for even easier enjoyment.

Get ready for an incredible upgrade to your inflight experience! United Airlines and Spotify announced a thrilling first-of-its-kind collaboration, bringing over 450 hours of fantastic Spotify content directly to United’s passengers – all for free! This exciting entertainment boost is now available on more than 680 United aircraft, accessible via the airline’s new state-of-the-art 4K, Bluetooth-enabled seatback screens.

For the very first time on any airline, United flyers can dive into Spotify’s engaging audiobooks and popular video podcasts, including highly sought-after titles like “Good Hang with Amy Poehler,” “The Dave Chang Show,” and “The Comment Section with Drew Afualo.” In addition to these exclusive offerings, passengers can also enjoy specially curated versions of Spotify’s most popular playlists, ensuring a soundtrack for every journey.

The innovation doesn’t stop there! Looking ahead to 2026, United passengers will gain the ability to log into their personal Spotify accounts directly on the inflight entertainment screen. This fantastic feature will allow travelers to pick up their favorite podcasts, music, and audiobooks right where they left off, creating a truly personalized sky-high experience. Richard Nunn, CEO of MileagePlus, celebrated the partnership, noting that customers can now enjoy premium content “in a simple and easy way, at 35,000 feet.” Spotify’s Ian Geller also expressed excitement about reaching new audiences.

Onboard, the Spotify content is easily accessible under a new “Spotify” category, with a dedicated featured channel coming soon. For those on Starlink-equipped aircraft, streaming on personal devices is also an option. To kick off this amazing collaboration, MileagePlus members new to Spotify Premium can even earn bonus miles!