YouTube is now onboard as the newest partner to join Delta’s industry-leading in-flight 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 U.S – no form of payment required
Your next flight just got a lot more entertaining.
Delta and YouTube are teaming up to bring two customer favorites together: Delta’s industry-leading in-flight entertainment and fan-favorite YouTube content. 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.
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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.
“This partnership was born from a simple but powerful insight: our customers love YouTube,” said Julieta McCurry, Delta’s Vice President of In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity. “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.”
What to expect
Whether enjoying hours of content on your seatback screen or streaming on your personal device, YouTube is now part of the journey. Here’s how it comes to life:
On seatback screens
Delta leads the industry with more than 165,000 seatback screens across 930+ aircraft, offering customers an experience in the sky that feels more like the one in their living room. A selection of YouTube videos, podcasts and music playlists is rolling out now across all seatback screens, including the 300+ and counting powered by Delta Sync. Customers will enjoy:
- A selection of podcasts and videos from popular YouTube creators: From travel and lifestyle to comedy and culture, customers can explore YouTube content tailored to their journey from creators like MrBeast, Nick DiGiovanni, Kinigra Deon, Michelle Khare, Mel Robbins, Mother Goose Club and more.
- YouTube Music Playlists: Dozens of playlists designed for every customer and travel mood—with more to come.
YouTube Premium on Delta Sync Wi-Fi
Beginning Oct. 1, U.S. SkyMiles Members logged in to fast, free Delta Sync Wi-Fi on their personal devices and flying domestically can unlock an exclusive 14-Day Free Preview of YouTube Premium – no form of payment required. That means full access to YouTube and YouTube Music’s vast library of videos and music, ad-free, offline and in the background.
More than 930 Delta aircraft are currently operating with fast, free Delta Sync Wi-Fi domestically and internationally – connectivity at a scale that remains unmatched in the industry, with teams hard at work to bring the service to more customers every day.
A new sound as you board
Plus, Delta’s boarding music is now powered by YouTube Music. Customers will enjoy a new instrumental pop soundscape designed alongside Delta Flight Attendants to be elevated, comforting and friendly for all ages.
“We’re incredibly proud to bring the best of YouTube and YouTube Premium to the Delta in-flight entertainment experience,” says 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-favorite music content. All of which is made even better with free access to YouTube Premium, so travelers can enjoy all of YouTube and YouTube Music uninterrupted.”
Creators at the center
Delta and YouTube are spotlighting creators as cultural connectors. From food and travel influencers to lifestyle voices and storytellers, the partnership brings diverse voices onboard and into the travel experience. With even more on the way, Delta’s in-flight entertainment now features fan-favorite creators, video podcasts and kids content.
What’s next
This partnership launch is part of a broader transformation—one that blends cutting-edge technology with meaningful collaborations to enhance how customers engage with content—both in the air and on the ground.
As announced at CES 2025, Delta is introducing a state-of-the-art, next-generation Delta Sync seatback experience, expected to debut with select aircraft in 2026. The new cloud-based platform is designed to evolve with customer preferences over time, offering a more personalized and seamless entertainment experience.
About Delta’s industry-leading in-flight entertainment
Recently named Best Airline Entertainment in the 2025 Rolling Stone Travel Awards for its best-in-class content and having something for everyone to enjoy onboard, Delta continues to set the standard in in-flight entertainment. With fast, free Delta Sync Wi-Fi on more than 930 aircraft and over 165,000 seatback screens – the most of any domestic competitor – Delta has you covered .
