Delta Airlines is enhancing its inflight entertainment with YouTube Premium and YouTube Music integration, alongside new 4K HDR QLED screens starting in 2026.

The upgraded experience includes:

• Ad-free YouTube Premium and YouTube Music access for SkyMiles members
• Bluetooth connectivity for personal headphones in all cabins
• "Do Not Disturb" button on seatback displays
• Content recommendation engine
• Improved WiFi connectivity

At CES 2025, Delta also announced:

• New AI "Delta Concierge" feature in their app
• Partnership with Uber for SkyMiles earnings
• Plans for fuel-efficient aircraft development with Airbus

During the company's 100th-anniversary celebration at CES, CEO Ed Bastian emphasized Delta's commitment to innovation: "New marvels like AI, the digital revolution and sustainable technology are giving us incredible tools to transform the travel experience. But amid the wonder of new technology, we've always understood that the entire point of innovation is to lift people up."

The presentation featured a virtual pilot training experience and a performance by Lenny Kravitz, showcasing Delta's vision for the future of air travel while highlighting their century-long legacy in aviation.

Chief Marketing Officer Alicia Tillman noted: "Delta's appearance at CES is a testament to the strength of our brand and the exciting future ahead. This was an opportunity for attendees to experience who we are in a new and unforgettable way."

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