Delta welcomes YouTube and YouTube Premium to its inflight entertainment experience


Delta and YouTube have partnered to offer ad-free videos, podcasts, and playlists onboard, plus SkyMiles Members can unlock a 14-day free YouTube Premium preview on select Wi-Fi-enabled flights.

YouTube is now onboard as the newest partner to join Delta’s inflight entertainment experience. The partnership brings ad-free access to a selection of YouTube videos, podcasts and music playlists onboard. Plus, SkyMiles Members logged in to Delta Sync Wi-Fi can unlock a 14-day free preview of YouTube Premium on Delta Wi-Fi-enabled flights within the US – no form of payment required.

Announced at CES 2025, the first-of-its-kind partnership unites a global airline that has spent a century redefining how customers connect with the world around them through travel with a vibrant media brand that has spent the last two decades transforming culture through video and building a thriving creative economy.

“This partnership was born from a simple but powerful insight: our customers love YouTube,” said Julieta McCurry, Vice President of In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity, Delta Air Lines. “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.”

Now rolling out across Delta’s fleet – both on fast, free Delta Sync Wi-Fi presented by T-Mobile for personal devices and on all seatback screens – the new partnership brings SkyMiles Members and customers frictionless, ad-free access to a selection of popular YouTube creators, podcasts and music playlists onboard most flights.

“We’re incredibly proud to bring the best of YouTube and YouTube Premium to the Delta inflight entertainment experience,” said Miguel Quiroga, Vice President, Product Partnerships, YouTube. “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-favourite music content. All of which is made even better with free access to YouTube Premium, so travellers can enjoy all of YouTube and YouTube Music uninterrupted.”

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