More airlines are using passengers ' own tech to deliver in - flight entertainment . Southwest Airlines , which provides live TV directly to customers ' devices , says they save on fuel and hardware installation . Live TV , iPad , and video - on - demand are a few tactics airlines are using to generate ancillary revenue . In some cases , the content available to passengers is more limited when connected to their devices .
More airlines are using passengers ' own tech to deliver in-flight entertainment . Southwest Airlines , which streams live TV directly to customers ' devices , says they save on fuel and hardware installation . Live TV , iPad rental and video-on-demand are a few tactics airlines are using to bolster ancillary revenue . In some cases , the content available to passengers is more limited when streamed to their devices .