United Airlines and Spotify are reshaping the in-flight entertainment experience with a groundbreaking new partnership that brings audiobooks, video podcasts, music, and playlists directly to seatback screens — for free.
With 450+ hours of Spotify-curated content now available across 680+ aircraft, this marks the first time Spotify has ever offered audiobooks and video podcasts onboard an airline. From Amy Poehler’s Good Hang to The Dave Chang Show and Drew Afualo’s The Comment Section, flyers can now enjoy top-tier content at 35,000 feet — in 4K quality and with Bluetooth audio compatibility on select seatbacks.
“Spotify has a huge audience and people love their content. And now our customers can enjoy it all in a simple and easy way, at 35,000 feet,” said Richard Nunn, CEO of MileagePlus.
What’s Onboard Now?
65+ Spotify titles including audiobooks, podcasts, and playlists
New dedicated “Spotify” content category replacing the “Audio” section on United’s seatback screens
Available on 130,000+ seatback screens across 680+ aircraft
4K-enabled viewing and Bluetooth-ready audio on many planes
Coming soon: A dedicated featured Spotify channel for seamless browsing across all content types.
Coming in 2026: Personalized Streaming from Your Seatback
Starting next year, United will take personalization to the next level. Travelers will be able to log in to their Spotify accounts directly from the inflight seatback system and access their personalized libraries — including playlists, favorite podcasts, and audiobooks — picking up right where they left off.
“We’re dedicated to being everywhere our users are,” said Ian Geller, VP of Business Development at Spotify. “And I’m especially excited for the personalized seatback experience coming next year.”
Stream Spotify Gate-to-Gate with Starlink Wi-Fi
For Starlink-equipped flights, passengers can stream Spotify on their personal devices gate-to-gate. Just log in to your MileagePlus® account, accept the terms, and stream directly from your Spotify app — just like at home.
Bonus Miles and Premium Trials
To celebrate the launch, MileagePlus members new to Spotify Premium Individual can earn up to 1,000 bonus miles when they sign up. Spotify will promote the offer through Kinective MediaSM, United’s new traveler media network, serving tailored prompts through:
Inflight seatbacks
United app and website
United Club screens
Email communications
In Summary
This United x Spotify partnership brings premium entertainment to every flight — and it’s just the beginning. With 4K screens, Bluetooth audio, gate-to-gate streaming, and a personalized app experience launching soon, United is redefining what it means to travel connected.
Spotify at 35,000 feet? It’s happening.
