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Domestic In-Flight Entertainment Is Now Free on American, Delta and United

Grant Martin

Photo Credit: American, United and Delta now all offer free entertainment on personal devices or seatbacks on domestic flights. Pictured is a promotional photo of the First Class cabin on an American E-175 aircraft. American Airlines

Skift Take

With American Airlines capitulating, in-flight entertainment on all three legacy carriers is now completely free. The next phase of competition will likely revolve around the quality of that content with each airline trying to out-do the other.

It wasn't long ago that legacy airlines saw in flight entertainment as a revenue stream along the lines as checked bags, seat selection and onboard snacks. As of this month, however, in-flight entertainment has turned into a free perk thanks to new lower-cost entertainment solutions, heavy competition and deeper pockets across the airline industry. American Airlines was the last carrier to get rid of fees for its in-flight entertainment on domestic routes. The carrier announced last week that it would rem

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