Aviation and Airlines (Commonwealth Union) _ Air Canada, the flag carrier of Canada, is set to significantly enhance its in-flight entertainment options for passengers by collaborating with Apple. The airline plans to expand its award-winning in-flight entertainment by offering exclusive Apple TV+ original programming. Starting from August 1st, passengers will have access to popular original shows like Ted Lasso, Severance, Foundation, and more.
Even before this partnership, Air Canada already provided an extensive range of entertainment choices, including over 420 movies, more than 1,000 television episodes, numerous music albums, and podcasts. With the addition of Apple TV+ programming, passengers will have an even broader selection to keep them entertained during their flights. Apple TV+ offers a diverse range of award-winning shows, documentaries, kids’ entertainment, comedies, and music, ensuring there’s something for every passenger’s taste.
The collaboration with Apple is part of Air Canada’s ongoing efforts to enhance the passenger experience. This new partnership will boost the airline’s onboard entertainment content by over 95% since last year. The airline acknowledges that inflight entertainment is crucial for passengers, especially on long-haul flights. John Moody, Managing Director of Product Design at Air Canada, emphasizes their commitment to offering exclusive and up-to-date content that passengers will love.
The recent collaboration with Mattel to bring popular kids’ shorts and the offering of free messaging for Aeroplan members on WiFi-equipped aircraft are some of Air Canada’s recent endeavours to improve the onboard experience. Additionally, the airline became the only Canadian carrier to provide live Canadian TV featuring both English and French channels.
The partnership with Apple TV+ is a delightful surprise for passengers, especially those on long-haul flights who will enjoy the increased variety of entertainment options. Air Canada hints at introducing even more entertainment choices later in 2023, generating anticipation among its passengers for what’s to come. Overall, the airline’s commitment to enhancing passenger satisfaction through improved in-flight entertainment ensures a pleasant journey for all.
