United Lets You Stream Your Own Spotify on Seatback Screens
CHICAGO – November 05, 2026 -- United Airlines passengers can now log in to their personal Spotify accounts on seatback screens and stream their own playlists, video podcasts, music videos and audiobooks in flight. United says it is the first airline to offer the feature.
A QR code replaces the sign-in hassle
On eligible flights, customers open the Spotify app on the seatback screen and scan the displayed QR code with their phone's camera. If they are already logged in to Spotify on their phone, the account pairs through a single-click verification. If not, they log in securely on the phone, and their library appears on the screen.