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Air France Brings Apple TV to Long-Haul Flights as New Wi‑Fi Trial Rolls Out

A curated sampler with a one‑week trial aims to drive use of the airline’s upgraded onboard connectivity.

Overview

  • Passengers on long-haul routes can now watch a curated Apple TV selection on seatback screens, featuring roughly 45 hours of programming with the first three episodes of chosen series.
  • Content is available in French and English with subtitles and accessibility options for the deaf and hard of hearing on personal in‑flight screens.
  • A new high‑speed Wi‑Fi portal offers a one‑week free Apple TV trial for streaming on personal devices, with deployment across the entire fleet targeted by year‑end.
  • Air France says the onboard Apple TV catalogue will refresh about every two months to keep the selection current.
  • The rollout builds on wider IFE upgrades that include more than 1,500 hours of on‑demand content, 4K anti‑glare screens with Bluetooth, and a new touch interface, as competitors like American Airlines and United also offer Apple TV streaming.