United Airlines and Apple TV+ partnership offers free in-flight entertainment

United Airlines and Apple TV+ have teamed up to provide passengers with free access to a selection of popular shows through the airline’s in-flight entertainment system and mobile app. This exciting collaboration will bring acclaimed Apple Originals like “Severance,” “Shrinking,” “Ted Lasso,” and “Slow Horses” right to your seat. Just keep in mind, this offer is for the first seasons of these shows only. To keep watching beyond that, you’ll need to subscribe to Apple TV+.

The goal of this partnership is to not only enhance the in-flight entertainment experience but also to encourage passengers to become paying subscribers once they land. This is part of a growing trend among major US carriers, with American Airlines also offering a similar deal with Apple TV+. Expect the Apple TV+ channel on United Airlines to be updated monthly, potentially introducing new titles and genres over time.

So what can you watch right now? Well, at launch you can binge-watch full seasons of “Severance,” “Shrinking,” “Ted Lasso,” “Slow Horses,” and “Silo.” And if you’re flying in September, get ready for “The Morning Show” and “Bad Sisters” to be added to the lineup. This means you get a little taste of Apple TV+ during your flight, providing a nice, free trial experience as you travel. It’s a win-win situation, with airlines offering top-notch entertainment and streaming services reaching a captivated audience.

United Airlines estimates that over 250 episodes, films, and specials will be available through this partnership. And they’re not the only ones diving into inflight entertainment collaborations. Crunchyroll recently announced a partnership with Delta Air Lines to bring anime content to their passengers. It’s clear that airlines are stepping up their game when it comes to keeping us entertained in the air.