To watch shows on an iOS device , passengers must download the official United app . United Airlines is adding free in - flight movie and TV content starting in 2018 . The service will work only with Apple mobile devices and Apple and Windows laptops . United will preload 150 movies and 200 TV ##s , swapping out the content monthly .
United Airlines is adding free in - flight movie and TV content starting in 2018 . The service will work only with Apple mobile devices and Apple and Windows laptops . United will preload 150 movies and 200 TV ##s , swapping out the content monthly .