Quantcast

Delta Air Lines partners with YouTube for expanded in-flight entertainment

European air traffic warning means summer delays for holidaymakers
The EU rule change that could affect millions of Brits when their flight is delayed or cancelled
Delta Earnings Land Soon. Why They’re Key for Airline Stocks and the Economy.
Avelo Airlines to Operate Deportation Flights, Hiring Flight Attendants
Travel chaos 2025: all the strikes and disruption expected across Europe
United receives FAA approval for first Starlink-equipped planes
Qantas launches mammoth Asia flight sale including Bali and Japan
New Update from Air Canada, WestJet, American Airlines, Delta, United, Southwest, Alaska, JetBlue Airways, and Sunwing: Airline Capacity Between Canada and US Slashed as Bookings Plummet Seventy Per Cent
Delta Cuts Two Domestic Routes
United Airlines Technicians Reject ‘Dead on Arrival’ Contract Proposal, Teamsters Say
The State of the Asia Pacific Airline Industry
Spirit Airlines to add Detroit nonstop flight out of Bradley International Airport
Major airline to launch new direct flights from Scotland to North America
Ryanair launches new ‘prime’ membership which saves passengers more than £400 a year
Judge Orders Boeing to Trial on 737 MAX Case
Qantas’ free international Wi-Fi to switch on from next week
The real reason Southwest is charging for bags now
Air France-KLM in ongoing talks with Air Europa on potential stake, CEO says
Frontier Savagely Shades Southwest After They Eliminated Longstanding Free Bag Policy, Sparking Backlash
Frontier Wants You to 'Divorce Your Old Airline' After Southwest Changes
Delta named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies for sustainability initiatives
Passengers escape fiery American Airlines jet in Denver
Delta, American Dive On Slashed Outlooks; But Two Airlines Rally
Competitors are circling Southwest after the airline announced it's going to start charging for checked bags
Exclusive: Dominican Low-Cost Carrier Arajet Wants to Disrupt NYC Market
Boeing deliveries rise 63% in February from a year earlier
Transportation Secretary Duffy Lays Out 10 Ways the FAA Is Working to Upgrade Air Traffic Control and Make Flying Safer
EasyJet pilot Paul Elsworth suspended after flying too close to mountain
Delta Air Lines bets on ‘blended-wing’ flight to reduce emissions
Europe's airlines pivot to bite size M&A deals to limit cost, regulatory burden
Delta Air Lines partners with YouTube for expanded in-flight entertainment
Policy
Webp 2se1o8god4di77r6okerigkjo1jd
Julieta McCurry, Vice President - In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity Strategy | Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines has announced a new partnership with YouTube to expand its in-flight entertainment options. Starting immediately, passengers on Delta flights will have access to a selection of YouTube videos, podcasts, and music playlists both through seatback screens and via personal devices using the airline’s Delta Sync Wi-Fi.

Julieta McCurry, Delta’s Vice President of In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity, said, “This partnership was born from a simple but powerful insight: our customers love YouTube. As two leaders in our respective spaces, each with a legacy of innovation and a deep commitment to serving as agents of human connection, Delta and YouTube are uniquely positioned to deliver an unmatched customer experience – one that meets you where you are and helps you discover more of your world.”

More than 930 aircraft in Delta’s fleet are equipped with fast, free Wi-Fi powered by T-Mobile. Passengers can use this service domestically and internationally to stream content on their own devices. Additionally, U.S.-based SkyMiles members flying domestically will be able to access a 14-day free preview of YouTube Premium when logged into Delta Sync Wi-Fi starting October 1. This trial allows for ad-free viewing and listening across YouTube and YouTube Music without requiring payment information.

Get the Newsletter
Sign-up to receive weekly round up of news from Sky Industry News
By submitting, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. By providing your phone number you are opting in and consenting to receive recurring SMS/MMS messages, including automated texts, to that number from our short code. Msg & data rates may apply. Reply HELP for help, STOP to end. SMS opt-in will not be sold, rented, or shared.

Delta is also updating its boarding music by partnering with YouTube Music to create an instrumental pop soundscape developed alongside flight attendants.

Miguel Quiroga, Vice President of Product Partnerships at YouTube, commented on the collaboration: “We’re incredibly proud to bring the best of YouTube and YouTube Premium to the Delta in-flight entertainment experience. Whether it’s on TVs, phones, or now seatback screens, there’s so many ways to experience YouTube’s top creators, culture-defining podcasts, and fan-favorite music content. All of which is made even better with free access to YouTube Premium, so travelers can enjoy all of YouTube and YouTube Music uninterrupted.”

The partnership is part of broader efforts by Delta to modernize its entertainment offerings through technology collaborations. The company recently received recognition as Best Airline Entertainment in the 2025 Rolling Stone Travel Awards for its range of onboard content.

Looking ahead, Delta plans to introduce a next-generation seatback system based on cloud technology beginning in 2026. This system aims to provide more personalized experiences for passengers.

Delta currently operates over 165,000 seatback screens across more than 930 aircraft—more than any other domestic competitor—allowing customers multiple ways to access entertainment during their journey.

###

Organizations Included in this History
More News

Emirates Airlines has highlighted the evolution of its cabin crew uniform, emphasizing its commitment to timeless design and practicality.

Oct 23, 2025

Emirates has achieved the Gold Tier status in the 2024 Fly Quiet Programme at New York’s JFK Airport, making it the only airline to receive this distinction among all participating carriers.

Oct 23, 2025

Flying Food Group, Inc. has announced the recipients of its 2025 scholarships, with all five applicants receiving awards this year.

Oct 23, 2025

Dnata, a global provider of air and travel services, has entered into a joint venture with Azerbaijan’s Silk Way Group to launch ground handling and cargo operations at Alat International Airport, located in the Alat Free Economic Zone in Baku.

Oct 22, 2025

Delta Air Lines has announced the release of version 7.5 of its mobile app, introducing new features aimed at making travel planning and management easier for customers during the holiday season.

Oct 22, 2025

The Fair Work Commission has ruled that a former employee of dnata Airport Services was unfairly dismissed and awarded $36,468.39 in compensation.

Oct 22, 2025