Delta is giving its in-flight screens a major 4K HDR upgrade.

Delta Air Lines announced plans to install new 4K HDR QLED screens on its commercial aircraft so passengers can experience ultra-high-definition entertainment at ultra-altitude.

The news came as part of Delta’s CES keynote at the Sphere in Las Vegas, where the company planned to celebrate its 100th anniversary with a musical performance by Lenny Kravitz. The airline announced a number of new features for air travelers, including new partnerships with YouTube and Uber, as well as a new AI-powered chatbot for customer service.

But the decision to add 4K screens to airplanes will tickle the fancy of air travelers who have disliked the middling quality of current seatback displays.

Delta Air Lines said it is working with in-flight technology company Thales Avionics, which is helping to install high-definition screens on Emirates’ Airbus A350-900s. But don’t look for a new screen just yet. Delta has said it won’t begin offering aircraft upgrades until 2026.

But anyone with actual access to the screen will answer the question of whether Delta sees this as technology for all passengers or just first class passengers. A Delta spokesperson did not immediately respond to questions about access.

Delta has also been testing Bluetooth connectivity for in-flight entertainment for several years and has quietly begun rolling it out on some of its planes, as discovered by a TikTok user. Now the airline says it plans to offer Bluetooth in all cabins so travelers can pair their personal wireless devices. However, no further details were provided.

Delta’s in-flight entertainment also features an ‘advanced recommendation engine’ tailored to each passenger’s unique tastes. Again, there’s a dearth of details about what powers this engine and how it might know your particular tastes. However, in late 2025, it will get improved ‘connectivity’ through a partnership with Hughes, the Wi-Fi provider that replaced Intelsat in 2023. Delta says this will enable “multiple network connections” for greater “reliability” and “stability.” In-flight internet.

This will certainly help SkyMiles members stream YouTube ad-free thanks to Delta’s new partnership with the platform. And a new “Do Not Disturb” mode on the seatback screens allows passengers to sleep without being disturbed.

Delta is revamping its app to include “multi-modal” functionality, including an AI-powered “concierge” chatbot and air taxis from Uber and eventually Joby.

The concierge feature uses the traveler’s location and arrival and departure information to suggest more efficient routes and alert users of upcoming passport expirations or visa requirements. And “in the next few years,” Delta said, the feature could provide more specific recommendations regarding packing and weather planning.

Delta is also giving SkyMiles customers the ability to link their Uber account to earn miles and other benefits. These include:

SkyMiles members can earn 1 mile per dollar on UberX rides to and from the airport, 2 miles per dollar on premium rides, and 3 miles per dollar on Uber Reserve rides. Plus, earn 1 mile per dollar on eligible restaurant and grocery orders.

Finally, Delta said it is working with Airbus to design more fuel-efficient aircraft. Delta says its goal is to fill at least 95% of its fuel consumption with sustainable aviation fuel by 2050. But achieving net zero emissions will be a challenge for airlines and will require them to rethink every part of their business.

Now Delta says it will work with Airbus to expand its use of sustainable aviation fuel, which is primarily biofuel made from plant or animal materials. And the two companies will collaborate not only on hydrogen-powered flight projects, but also on new designs, such as more fuel-efficient wings or new configurations to drive “wake energy recovery,” Delta says.