United Airlines and Spotify are collaborating to enable passengers to enjoy their favourite content in the sky. The first-of-its-kind agreement means that passengers can stream directly from their personal Spotify account on seatback screens.
Passengers scan a QR code to securely log in to access the full Spotify catalogue – which includes more than 100 million tracks as well as millions of podcasts, playlists, videos and albums – directly from their screens. They can pick up their content where they left off and save newly discovered favourites to enjoy after flying.
United is the first airline to let passengers access their own Spotify account directly from a seatback screen, creating a more personal and connected entertainment experience built around the content they love.
Powered by Starlink Wi-Fi, the integration also allows travellers to watch performance videos streamed directly from their own Spotify account.
Once logged in, passengers can access personalised recommendations, playlists and saved content, and discover new recommendations tailored to their listening and viewing habits, delivering a listening experience that moves with them wherever they travel.
Passengers can log out at any time during the flight and will be automatically logged out of their Spotify account at the end of the flight.
Andrew Nocella, Chief Commercial Officer at United Airlines, commented: “Our customers are used to streaming entertainment that’s tailored to them, and that level of personalisation shouldn’t stop when they board one of our planes. Now, thanks to Starlink, they can watch and listen to their own Spotify content right on their seatback screen and pick up their favourites right where they left off. From video podcasts and live performances to music and audiobooks, our collaboration with Spotify gives customers more of what they love onboard and is helping us create an elevated experience for everyone who chooses to fly United.”
Ian Geller, Vice President of Business Development at Spotify, added: “Bringing personal Spotify accounts to United seatback screens is a major milestone, creating a new way to experience Spotify in flight.”
