Many airlines offer in-flight entertainment (IFE) systems with seatback screens, especially on long-haul international routes and newer aircraft. Here’s a general guide:
U.S. Airlines
- Delta Air Lines – Most long-haul and many domestic mainline aircraft have seatback screens; some regional jets may not.
- American Airlines – Common on international wide-body planes (Boeing 777, 787, Airbus A330) and some newer domestic aircraft (A321neo, some 737 MAX).
- United Airlines – Standard on most long-haul international flights (Polaris and Premium Plus cabins) and many domestic narrow-body planes (like newer 737 MAX and A319/A320 refurbished aircraft).
- JetBlue – Almost all planes feature seatback TVs with free live TV and movies.
- Alaska Airlines – Most mainline aircraft have seatback screens; some regional flights may not.
International Airlines (Generally Good IFE)
- Emirates – Famous for its ICE system with large screens in all classes.
- Singapore Airlines – KrisWorld system on most aircraft, including wide selection of movies, music, and games.
- Qatar Airways – Oryx One system with large HD screens on long-haul flights.
- Cathay Pacific – StudioKA system on long-haul and many regional flights.
- Turkish Airlines – Seatback screens on most wide-body and some narrow-body aircraft.
- Virgin Atlantic – All long-haul planes have seatback screens.
- ANA (All Nippon Airways) & Japan Airlines – Generally excellent IFE on international routes.