United drops fee for in-flight satellite television, movies
United Continental is dropping the fee to watch DirecTV live television and films on jets equipped with the service. Free television will now be available on 211 of United’s Boeing single-aisle 737s, United said Wednesday. Like most of its rivals, the airline also offers free streamed content across its fleet even as many carriers continue to provide seat-back video screens. United’s decision is part of a push to improve its cabin offerings at a time when US travellers have grown increasingly accustomed to free in-flight entertainment. United previously charged US$5.99 for flights of less than 2 hours and $7.99 for longer. The TV service was free in first class. United’s satellite television dates to 2009 before the merger of United and Continental. <br/>
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United drops fee for in-flight satellite television, movies
United Continental is dropping the fee to watch DirecTV live television and films on jets equipped with the service. Free television will now be available on 211 of United’s Boeing single-aisle 737s, United said Wednesday. Like most of its rivals, the airline also offers free streamed content across its fleet even as many carriers continue to provide seat-back video screens. United’s decision is part of a push to improve its cabin offerings at a time when US travellers have grown increasingly accustomed to free in-flight entertainment. United previously charged US$5.99 for flights of less than 2 hours and $7.99 for longer. The TV service was free in first class. United’s satellite television dates to 2009 before the merger of United and Continental. <br/>
