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Whether you need to catch up on news or entertainment, we have it all. Here is a list of our partners and here's how we make money. In-flight entertainment has dramatically improved in the last decade — at least on most airlines. In recent years, most airlines have removed the extra cost to watch a movie, and some now offer free in-flight messaging. Others even offer free Wi-Fi. Hopefully you brought a book. Here are the best and worst airlines for onboard entertainment:.
The three best airlines for onboard entertainment are JetBlue , Delta and Southwest. Here are all of the airlines we reviewed, and their overall ranking on a five-point scale:.
The top three offer free in-flight messaging, allowing you to stay connected with folks on the ground. Only one other airline we reviewed, Alaska , offers free texting for all passengers. The top two, JetBlue and Delta, offer seatback screens on most flights, which you can use not just for watching free movies, but also for other forms of entertainment.
Possibilities vary from flight to flight, but example options include digital magazines, guided meditations and more. Don't fly on Hawaiian, Frontier or Spirit with high hopes of enjoying built-in entertainment.
Since its inception, JetBlue has put an emphasis on the in-flight experience. Years ago, that meant some free DirecTV on its seatback screens or a small selection of free movies on most flights. JetBlue is also the only major U.
JetBlue is also the only airline of those we reviewed to offer free Wi-Fi to all passengers. Yet even with JetBlue, the quality of entertainment varies.
Here are the differences:. These aircraft also provide USB and standard outlet power at every seat, so you can keep your personal devices charged up. The airline's older aircraft, E and A Classic, offer slightly less in terms of in-flight entertainment. Even with fewer movies and TV shows to pick from, you still get free Wi-Fi and messaging. Delta and Southwest were the only other two U. Passengers with American Airlines can stream from an extensive library of movies and TV shows from a phone, tablet or laptop from the American Airlines app without having to purchase wifi.
Apple Music and live TV are also free and available. Photo courtesy of American Airlines. The Emirates in-flight entertainment system features more than 4, channels of movies, TV, music and games. Select aircraft also offer live sports and news coverage. Photo courtesy of Emirates. Passengers can text from the sky, or purchase in-flight wifi to browse at 30, feet.
Photo courtesy of Singapore Airlines. Passengers aboard Alaska Airlines flights can choose from more than free movies and free TV episodes. Other options include Headspace meditation sessions and music from Sub Pop records. Most aircraft have inflight wifi better satellite wifi on more than half the fleet. Photo courtesy of Alaska Airlines. The British Airways entertainment system includes wifi connectivity, access to more than 7, complimentary digital newspapers and magazines, and seat-back screens with a library of movies, TV shows, audio programs and games.
Photo courtesy of British Airways. Vera, the entertainment platform for Virgin Atlantic, is loaded with movies, TV shows, a music library and a selection of games. The audio programming includes The List, exclusive interviews with a range of influential figures.
Photo courtesy of Virgin Atlantic. Passengers aboard Air New Zealand flights enjoy a personal seat-back screen with hours of entertainment options. This includes a mix of new releases, classic films and curated Spotify playlists. The Seat Chat feature lets you send messages to friends and family on board your flight, right from your seat.
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