Emirates introduces entertainment playlist syncing ahead of travel

Emirates has unveiled an advanced new feature

for its award-winning mobile app, empowering passengers to curate personalized entertainment playlists prior to departure, then seamlessly sync them to their seat-back screens upon boarding. This forward-thinking enhancement allows travelers to tailor their inflight experience and maximize enjoyment of Emirates’ vast entertainment library—all directly from their mobile device, at their convenience.

ice, the acclaimed Emirates inflight entertainment platform, now offers more than 6,500 channels of on-demand content—cementing its status as the world’s leading onboard entertainment system. The catalogue features over 1,500 films (the largest collection in commercial aviation), complete TV series, a growing library of music, trending podcasts, and interactive games.

Sir Tim Clark, President of Emirates Airline, commented: “True to our ‘Fly Better’ ethos, Emirates continuously reimagines the travel journey, investing in digital innovation and guest-centric design. This playlist syncing capability is the latest example of our commitment to elevating every stage of the passenger experience. Now, travelers can effortlessly pre-select their preferred movies, TV shows, or music before their journey, then instantly enjoy their curated selection onboard with a single tap.”

As of 2025, playlist synchronization is fully available across all Emirates Boeing 777 and A380 aircraft, following a successful fleetwide rollout. Passengers can access this technology on any route, ensuring a consistently elevated entertainment experience regardless of destination.