Delta Brings YouTube and YouTube Premium Onboard

Your next flight just got a lot more entertaining. Beginning today, Delta and YouTube are teaming up to bring two customer favorites together: Delta’s industry-leading in-flight entertainment and fan-favorite YouTube content.

Announced at CES 2025, the first-of-its-kind partnership unites a global airline that has spent a century redefining how customers connect with the world around them through travel with a vibrant media brand that has spent the last two decades transforming culture through video and building a thriving creative economy.

Now rolling out across Delta’s fleet – both on fast, free Delta Sync Wi-Fi presented by T-Mobile for personal devices and on all seatback screens – the new partnership brings SkyMiles Members and customers frictionless, ad-free access to a selection of popular YouTube creators, podcasts and music playlists onboard most flights.

What to expect 

Whether enjoying hours of content on your seatback screen or streaming on your personal device, YouTube is now part of the journey. Here’s how it comes to life:  

On seatback screens 

Delta leads the industry with more than 165,000 seatback screens across 930+ aircraft, offering customers an experience in the sky that feels more like the one in their living room. A selection of YouTube videos, podcasts and music playlists is rolling out now across all seatback screens, including the 300+ and counting powered by Delta Sync. Customers will enjoy:  

• A selection of podcasts and videos from popular YouTube creators: From travel and lifestyle to comedy and culture, customers can explore YouTube content tailored to their journey from creators like MrBeast, Nick DiGiovanni, Kinigra Deon, Michelle Khere, Mel Robbins, Mother Goose Club and more. 

• YouTube Music Playlists: Dozens of playlists designed for every customer and travel mood—with more to come. 

YouTube Premium on Delta Sync Wi-Fi  

Beginning Oct. 1, U.S. SkyMiles Members logged in to fast, free Delta Sync Wi-Fi on their personal devices and flying domestically can unlock an exclusive 14-Day Free Preview of YouTube Premium – no form of payment required. That means full access to YouTube and YouTube Music’s vast library of videos and music, ad-free, offline and in the background.

More than 930 Delta aircraft are currently operating with fast, free Delta Sync Wi-Fi domestically and internationally – connectivity at a scale that remains unmatched in the industry, with teams hard at work to bring the service to more customers every day.  

A new sound as you board 

Plus, Delta’s boarding music is now powered by YouTube Music. Customers will enjoy a new instrumental pop soundscape designed alongside Delta Flight Attendants to be elevated, comforting and friendly for all ages. 

Creators at the center 

Delta and YouTube are spotlighting creators as cultural connectors. From food and travel influencers to lifestyle voices and storytellers, the partnership brings diverse voices onboard and into the travel experience. With even more on the way, Delta’s in-flight entertainment now features fan-favorite creators, video podcasts and kids content.

What’s next 

This partnership launch is part of a broader transformation—one that blends cutting-edge technology with meaningful collaborations to enhance how customers engage with content—both in the air and on the ground. 

As announced at CES 2025, Delta is introducing a state-of-the-art, next-generation Delta Sync seatback experience, expected to debut with select aircraft in 2026. The new cloud-based platform is designed to evolve with customer preferences over time, offering a more personalized and seamless entertainment experience.