Delta Launches In-Flight Gaming Collaboration With DraftKings

Delta Air Lines and online betting service DraftKings are launching an in-flight gaming partnership.

The collaboration, announced Monday (Feb. 3), is part of a larger effort by the airline to bolster its onboard entertainment offerings.

“Delta is constantly listening to our customers and evolving to meet their needs,” said Julieta McCurry, Delta’s vice president of in-flight entertainment and connectivity.

“We know they want an in-flight experience similar to what they have at home, including more ways to engage and stay entertained — which is why we’re excited to continue scaling Delta Sync products and bring even more to the experience soon, including expected collaborations with brands like YouTube and DraftKings.”

With the DraftKings partnership — available over the airline’s in-flight wi-fi network — eligible members of Delta’s SkyMiles program can access free gaming through their personal device. Delta’s announcement notes that this offering…