British Airways Collaborates with Audible for Expanded Inflight Entertainment Offer
- Joe Breitfeller
- 2 days ago
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British Airways has announced a new collaboration with Audible, that will bring inflight entertainment to new heights with brand-new audiobook and podcast offerings.
On Friday (March 20, 2026), British Airways announced the launch of a new collaboration with Audible, a leading creator and provider of premium audio storytelling, to bring new spoken-word entertainment such as audiobooks and podcasts to the skies. Over 250 hours of podcasts and audiobooks can now be enjoyed for free across every British Airways long-haul flight through their inflight entertainment (IFE) system. A range of bestsellers and new releases spanning action, romance, pop culture and children’s content are available, with a particular focus on content that showcases British talent, including homegrown authors, actors and stories.
In Friday’s announcement, British Airways’ Director of Marketing, Hamish McVey, said,
“Spoken-word entertainment has surged in popularity over the past few years, and our collaboration with Audible brings an exciting new chapter to our in‑flight entertainment offering. This collaboration introduces millions of customers to endless new content from leading authors and podcasters, with more than a quarter of the collection celebrating exceptional British talent. From gripping fiction and family favourites to wellbeing podcasts, we hope everyone finds something they’ll love during their flight.”
Also commenting on the new collaboration, Audible’s Global Head of Media. Ops & Business Development, Tom McKenna, said,
“We’re thrilled to bring Audible's premium audio storytelling to British Airways customers, making it easier than ever for passengers to turn travel time into an enriching audio experience. With a slate of award-winning titles, family favourites, and distinctly British content, we’re continuing to innovate on how listeners experience outstanding spoken word entertainment -whether they're revisiting a beloved story or discovering their next great listen.”
This new collaboration marks the first time Audible has been available onboard a UK airline, giving customers exclusive access to a curated selection of titles such as the brand-new Harry Potter full-cast audio editions, Audible’s adaptation of Pride & Prejudice, The Little Mermaid, Ghost Stories: Stephen Fry’s Definitive Collection and Hot White Heist. New Audible customers can sign up for a free two-month trial, allowing them to continue listening to their favorite titles throughout their holiday and once they’re back at home.
Source: British Airways
