Delta Air Lines will soon launch a new partnership with online sports betting giant DraftKings, airline CEO Ed Bastian announced during his keynote speech at CES in Las Vegas.

Delta kicked off 2025 with its semi-regular keynote appearance at CES, one of the world’s largest consumer electronic shows, and it was a spectacle to behold.

Delta Air Lines is ramping up content-related offerings on its flights as the nation’s dominant air carrier banks on exclusive YouTube access, better Wi-Fi and AI-powered convenience to court frequent fliers from the entertainment industry.

From artificial intelligence to flying taxis, Bastian is excited about what’s ahead, telling Bloomberg the airline’s investment in Joby Aviation will give people access to flying taxis in the near future.

Delta's new 4K HDR screens, Bluetooth connectivity, and AI-powered upgrades are coming next year, revolutionizing in-flight entertainment like no other.

Delta is launching new cabin-wide Bluetooth, improved inflight systems, and enhanced AI-powered customer experience tools in 2025 and 2026.

Delta is kicking off a landmark anniversary year by heading into a new century with its eye on futuristic innovations that will help to define the next era of air travel.

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LAS VEGAS—Big names in tech took center stage alongside Delta Air Lines at CES 2025, as the carrier celebrated its centennial and framed a future focused on innovation, partnerships and a more connected journey.

The airline announced a host of new technologies, with announcements including major upgrades to the screens in seats and an option to get in a flying taxi to go to the airport. In the shorter term, it said it would open a new partnership with Uber and drop Lyft, as well as adding YouTube to its in-flight entertainment systems.

Spaceport CEO Rob Lauer suggests air taxi plan that would use top floors of resort parking garages and other open areas for an Uber-like transit system within Las Vegas.

During the recent CES 2025 technology conference, Delta and Airbus announced a partnership to shape the future of air travel. The leading aircraft company and its largest operator will join forces to introduce next-gen aviation technologies,