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Spotify integrates with United Airlines for in-flight streaming

Spotify is partnering with United Airlines to bring its full music, podcast, and audiobook library to the airline's seatback entertainment systems. Passengers will be able to access their personalized Spotify content by connecting their phone to United's inflight Wi-Fi and scanning a QR code on the seatback screen. This integration, available on flights equipped with Starlink internet, allows users to stream directly from the seatback screen without needing a paid internet pass. AI

IMPACT Enhances user experience for frequent flyers by integrating personalized audio content into inflight entertainment systems.

RANK_REASON Partnership between a streaming service and an airline for in-flight entertainment.

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Spotify integrates with United Airlines for in-flight streaming

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Ian Carlos Campbell) ·

    Spotify is coming to United's seatback screens

    The streaming service's entire library of content will be available in the air.