Passengers flying with American Airlines can now access TikTok for free during their flights.
Casual Take:
Skip the Hollywood dramas, 'cause now you got something addictive and entertaining to keep you occupied during American Airlines flights – TikTok! That's right, starting August 2, you can log into your TikTok account or download the app directly on Viasat-equipped narrowbody aircrafts while basking in the "AA-Inflight" signal. It's all free for a 30-minute span. No account required to watch those hilarious, annoying, or downright absurd 15-second clips.
American Airlines isn't just messing around with this in-flight entertainment option. They've also been dabbling with free Wi-Fi for messaging through Facebook Messenger to gather customer feedback before committing to long-term partnerships[2].
Clarissa Sebastian, American's Managing Director of Premium Customer Experience and Onboard Products, is stoked about teaming up with TikTok, saying: "Customers play the lead role in helping us better understand what content they want during their inflight experience, and TikTok is one of the platforms they love on the ground. We're thrilled to work with Viasat to give customers free access to TikTok while they're in the air as well."
So, while this promotion won't last forever, it might just become your new favorite in-flight distraction. You never know, it might even stay around longer than we think[1]. And who knows, boredom might just give way to discovering your new path to stardom on TikTok!
[1] – American Airlines aims to evaluate offerings to ensure the best experience for customers throughout their journey.[2] – American Airlines is currently trialing free Wi-Fi on specific routes.[4] – It's possible to download TikTok videos for offline viewing, which could come in handy during flights. However, specific details about integration are not mentioned in available search results.
- The future of in-flight entertainment might be technology like TikTok, as American Airlines is now offering free access to the app on some flights.
- Connecting with the "AA-Inflight" signal, passengers can enjoy TikTok videos during their flights, whether they have an account or not.
- If the trial period for this new offering is successful, it might move from being a temporary feature to a permanent part of American Airlines' in-flight entertainment options.
- Embracing tech trends, American Airlines is also experimenting with providing free Wi-Fi for messaging through platforms like Facebook Messenger, with an aim to better understand customer preferences and build long-lasting partnerships.
