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Delta's new plane lets you use AirPods to listen to movie audio in-flight

A TikToker has discovered that Delta's newest plane lets you directly connect your AirPods — or any Bluetooth headphones — to the in-flight entertainment system.

On her flight from Seattle to Honolulu, TikTok user Elise Brulotte made an exciting discovery: her plane allowed her to connect her Apple AirPods to the in-flight entertainment system.

"FINALLY delta's new plane allows you to watch movies with your AirPods," Brulotte wrote in on-screen text over her TikTok video. The clip shows her connecting her AirPods Pro to the monitor to watch "Crazy Rich Asians."

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ABOUT TIME as someone who never bought over the ear neadphones im freaking out. game changer

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"ABOUT TIME as someone who never bought over the ear neadphones (sic) im freaking out. game changer," the caption reads.

"The A321neo fleet is our first fleet type offering Bluetooth connectivity, and it's available in first-class cabins," Delta said in a statement to The New York Post.

If you're flying Delta and want to try it for yourself, the feature is exclusive to Delta's A321neo and only available in first-class cabins.

Currently, Delta has 35 A321neos in service and plans to purchase an additional 155 aircraft through 2027. The in-flight entertainment system features over 500 movies and 100 TV series for travelers to watch.

Delta is far from the only airline to offer this feature. Users in the comment section have noted that they have had similar experiences on United, Virgin Airlines, and Emirates flights.



12 Comments

macsince1988 16 Years · 74 comments

United Airlines has had the ability to connect Bluetooth earbuds and headphones for several years, and they seem to be adding it to more of their fleet as time goes by.

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ravnorodom 9 Years · 724 comments

What? For first class only? This should be a norm for all classes.... eventually I hope. Maybe another five years.

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kspen 17 Years · 5 comments

Just use the wonderful AirFly. If you get the Pro, you can have two devices paired at one time. https://www.twelvesouth.com/products/airfly

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Ofer 9 Years · 272 comments

What? For first class only? This should be a norm for all classes.... eventually I hope. Maybe another five years.

 Yeah, that was my response as well. Who TF can afford first class except for a very tiny percentage of flyers

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jeffharris 23 Years · 855 comments

kspen said:
Just use the wonderful AirFly. If you get the Pro, you can have two devices paired at one time. https://www.twelvesouth.com/products/airfly

Yeah, Twelve South makes some GREAT stuff!
I got my wife a folding CurveFlex MacBook Pro stand.
I have a HoverBar Duo iPad stand so I can watch stuff like bike races and hockey games while I'm working.

The AirFly is definitely on my list.

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