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BBC News on Delta Air Lines

September 4, 2024

BBC Studios, the commercial arm of the BBC, and Delta Air Lines have announced a partnership that brings the live, 24-7 BBC News channel to passengers on Delta’s fleet of domestic aircraft for the first time. The deal unlocks access to the BBC’s programming and deliver up-to-the-minute breaking news for Delta passengers flying in the US on aircraft equipped with live satellite TV.

“Delta Air Lines is a trailblazer in travel and we’re proud to expand our long-standing relationship to now include the launch of BBC News as part of their lineup of premier channels on their live satellite TV,” commented Zina Neophytou, SVP Out of Home & BBC News Commercial Development at BBC Studios. “Whether at home, on the road, or in the air, access to trusted news is critical, and through this partnership we continue to grow the availability of the BBC News channel to wider audiences outside the UK.”

“BBC Studios has been a valued partner to Delta for many years, working with us to bring diverse and premium content to travelers of all ages,” added Ekrem Dimbiloglu, Managing Director, In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity. “We’re proud to elevate the partnership in a new way by adding BBC News to our live TV lineup and strengthening our commitment to offering global content to our customers as they travel to destinations around the world.”

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