DIRECTV IN FLIGHT expands programming to U.S. international flights
DIRECTV IN FLIGHT at AIX 2025 in Hamburg, Germany
DIRECTV IN FLIGHT is expanding access to premium entertainment by securing international programming rights to deliver channels on flights departing from and returning to the United States. The news comes as the team exhibits at the Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) in Hamburg, Germany, this week. This is set to enhance inflight entertainment with a curated lineup of premium live TV content, including sports, news and entertainment, available on international routes.
With this expansion, DIRECTV IN FLIGHT becomes the first U.S.-based provider to offer a live programming experience on international flights, the press release said. The new offering includes a diverse selection of popular channels, allowing passengers to enjoy much of the same high-quality entertainment they experience at home while in the air.
“DIRECTV IN FLIGHT is redefining the in-flight entertainment landscape for international travelers by connecting passengers to their favorite U.S. content when they fly from and to the U.S.,” said Kimberly de Flesco, Head of Aviation Strategy for DIRECTV IN FLIGHT. “We’re helping to keep passengers engaged, informed, and entertained while flying beyond U.S. borders.”
Passengers traveling on international flights now have access to a variety of U.S.-based programming previously unavailable on these routes. With more than two dozen available channels including sports networks such as NFL Network, NFL RedZone, NHL Network, FOX Soccer Plus, GOLF Channel, and CBS Sports Network. News and business programming includes FOX News International, MSNBC, CNBC, FOX Business Network International, and FOX Weather.
Other popular entertainment options including Bravo, FX, USA, E!, NatGeo, Hallmark and Disney Channel are available, plus additional Spanish-language content from Telemundo and Univision.
DIRECTV IN FLIGHT service is compatible with both seatback screens and personal devices for flexibility that gives travellers a seamless and familiar entertainment experience.
