United Airlines and Spotify have launched a service that allows passengers to log in to their personal Spotify accounts on seatback screens and stream content.
By scanning the QR code displayed on the seatback screen with a smartphone camera and logging in, passengers can access more than 100 million songs, as well as podcasts, playlists, videos, and albums. Those already logged in to Spotify on their smartphones can connect with one-click authentication.
After logging in, passengers can resume music, videos, audiobooks, and playlists from where they left off. They can also browse their library and recommendations, and save new favorites. Smartphones can also be used as remote controls to operate the seatback screen.
Passengers can log out at any time during the flight, and they will be automatically logged out when the flight ends. Available content and features vary depending on the Spotify plan and region.
The service is provided using Starlink Wi-Fi and is the first initiative of its kind by an airline. Compatible aircraft are expected to expand to half of United Airlines’ fleet by next spring.
Since June 2025, United Airlines has offered dedicated Spotify content on seatback screens, including more than 450 hours of audiobooks, video podcasts, and music playlists. More than 2.3 million passengers have used the service for over 1.9 million hours to date.
