Updated · The Atlanta Journal Constitution · Aug 13
Delta Launches DraftKings In-Flight Games for Gift Cards as Airlines Chase New Wi-Fi Revenue
Updated
Updated · The Atlanta Journal Constitution · Aug 13
Delta Launches DraftKings In-Flight Games for Gift Cards as Airlines Chase New Wi-Fi Revenue
3 articles · Updated · The Atlanta Journal Constitution · Aug 13
Summary
Delta has begun offering DraftKings sports prediction games onboard, letting passengers compete for Delta gift cards as the airline expands digital entertainment beyond movies, TV and messaging.
The move reflects a broader push to turn faster in-flight connectivity into new revenue streams, as airlines add shopping, streaming and other services that mirror passengers’ online habits on the ground.
High-speed satellite internet is widening those options: Frontier said it plans to install SpaceX’s Starlink across its fleet by early 2027, while Delta already offers free Wi-Fi through partnerships including Viasat and Hughes.
Delta executives and industry groups say connected cabins are becoming a baseline expectation, opening the door to more branded partnerships, targeted advertising and onboard media networks across the airline sector.