United Airlines

United Airlines to Offer In-Flight iPod, iPhone Connectivity

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 16, 2008 - 12:29pm.

Chicago - United Airlines (NASD: UALA) announced on Monday that it has added iPod and iPhone connectivity to its in-flight entertainment system, which will enable passengers to view video content stored on the players on a 15.4-inch personal TV. Technology for the connectivity was developed by Panasonic Avionics Corporation. The feature will be offered primarily on trans-Atlantic routes. United said its entire fleet of international, widebody aircraft are being reconfigured over the next two years with iPod connectivity, other on-demand entertainment and lie-flat seats in first and business class.

United Airlines Adds XM Music Channels to In-Flight Entertainment

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on March 2, 2006 - 7:43am.
Chicago - United Airlines announced on Thursday that it will add music programming from XM Satellite Radio to its in-flight entertainment. Beginning this month, United passengers will be able to access up to 19 channels of XM programming, which will be promoted in United's "Hemispheres" in-flight magazine.