Apple TV+ now free to watch on American Airlines flights
Passengers of American Airlines have a new in-flight entertainment option, with Apple TV+ shows now available to view during flights, both from a passenger's mobile device and via seat-back screens for free.
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Quietly added to the roster on Saturday, passengers flying on American Airlines will be able to access the Apple TV+ video-streaming service during transit. The extra viewing option provides full access to the Apple TV+ service, at no additional cost.
Access to Apple TV+ on an American flight is provided to both existing in-flight entertainment systems built into the aircraft as well as via mobile devices brought aboard, reports The Points Guy. The in-flight system includes a number of Apple original shows preloaded, saving users from having to search the entire Apple TV+ roster.
The shows preloaded on the in-flight systems at launch include:
The Apple TV+ content is available to all passengers for free, regardless of whether or not they have an existing Apple TV+ subscription.
The extra viewing option is a continuation of a partnership between American Airlines and Apple, regarding in-flight entertainment. In 2019, Apple Music was available to listen to in flights for subscribers without paying extra for Wi-Fi, albeit access was limited to a user's personal library, curated playlists, and the global Beats 1 stream. Searches of the wider Apple Music library is possible, but under paid Wi-Fi connections.
[via American Airlines]
Quietly added to the roster on Saturday, passengers flying on American Airlines will be able to access the Apple TV+ video-streaming service during transit. The extra viewing option provides full access to the Apple TV+ service, at no additional cost.
Access to Apple TV+ on an American flight is provided to both existing in-flight entertainment systems built into the aircraft as well as via mobile devices brought aboard, reports The Points Guy. The in-flight system includes a number of Apple original shows preloaded, saving users from having to search the entire Apple TV+ roster.
The shows preloaded on the in-flight systems at launch include:
- The Morning Show
- Defending Jacob
- Dickinson
- For All Mankind
- Ghostwriter
- Helpsters
- Home Before Dark
- Little America
- Mythic Quest: Raven's Banquet
- Oprah's Book Club
- Snoopy in Space
The Apple TV+ content is available to all passengers for free, regardless of whether or not they have an existing Apple TV+ subscription.
The extra viewing option is a continuation of a partnership between American Airlines and Apple, regarding in-flight entertainment. In 2019, Apple Music was available to listen to in flights for subscribers without paying extra for Wi-Fi, albeit access was limited to a user's personal library, curated playlists, and the global Beats 1 stream. Searches of the wider Apple Music library is possible, but under paid Wi-Fi connections.
Comments
At just $4.99(GrEdY APPlE!!) a month, I imagine people will get hooked with a few episodes and finish them on their iPhone.
Since people usually game on TV what do you think of Apple Arcade being part of TV+?
Apple will make less money but I feel user engagement and subscription retention would jump through the roof.