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| Tik Tok is the new in-flight entertainment option |
According to an American Airlines press release, free TikTok has arrived on some American Airlines flights.
Thanks to American Airlines, the platform is conquering flights. Travelers can use the app for a maximum of 30 minutes for free.
This gives contestants time to watch at least ten new longer videos. If you don't install the app, the airline says it can be downloaded for free on board.
After the number of air travelers decreased during the pandemic, airlines are trying to regain passenger attention so that passengers can use the platform.
One of its competitors, United Airlines, has upgraded its fleet with technology that allows passengers to order snacks on board and added aircraft that support Bluetooth audio for seat screens.
American Airlines recently allowed passengers to use Facebook Messenger for free during a flight in order to connect with the outside world. This is what some competitors have done over the years with Facebook Messenger and other messaging apps.
The airline's press release says the advertisement is an experiment. The customer's reaction determines the time required for testing.
Tik Tok is the new in-flight entertainment option
The best thing to keep in mind when planning a free round-trip through the platform is that it doesn't appear to be accessible on all flights.
American Airlines promotions are limited to narrow-body aircraft using the Viasat wireless network system.
It appears that many of the aircraft in the company's fleet are narrow-body aircraft. But planes like the Boeing 787 are not.
American Airlines also uses some wireless carriers for its flights. Therefore, even if the flight has Wi-Fi, it cannot be from Viasat.
The airline's press release states that travelers can expect plenty of content on the platform, including travel ideas and career advice.
Although it's hard to imagine how many people on a plane are watching a TikTok video on how to make a resume. But it pays to spend half an hour searching for short videos of where you're headed.