Air India is putting in-flight entertainment firmly at the centre of its refreshed passenger experience this February, unveiling an expanded content line-up that stretches from big-budget blockbusters to intimate, character-driven stories, alongside upgrades to the technology that delivers them at 35,000 feet.
Fresh February Picks: What to Watch on Board Right Now
This February, Air India is spotlighting a curated set of titles that reflects the breadth of its in-flight library, from global superhero franchises to homegrown crowd-pleasers. The airline’s latest recommendations are tailored to different moods and trip lengths, whether travellers are settling in for a long overnight sector or filling a couple of hours on a short regional hop.
Among the headline additions is The Fantastic Four: First Steps, a recent instalment in the storied Marvel universe that places its heroes in a retro-futuristic world under threat from the cosmic force Galactus. With a mix of high-energy set pieces and accessible storytelling, the film is designed to work well on smaller seatback screens, offering strong visuals without demanding constant attention from jet-lagged viewers.
For passengers who prefer high-drama storytelling rooted closer to home, Pushpa 2: The Rule brings back one of South Indian cinema’s most talked-about anti-heroes. The sequel leans into sharper conflicts and a more intense narrative arc, deepening the saga of power, loyalty and consequence that began in the first film. Its combination of big-scale set pieces and an instantly memorable soundtrack is likely to keep viewers fully absorbed from take-off to landing.
Also on Air India’s current watchlist is F1: The Movie, a title that taps into the surging global interest in Formula 1. Fronted by Brad Pitt, the film promises both the spectacle of high-speed racing and a look at the pressure-cooker world behind the pit wall. For travellers who enjoy sports dramas with emotional stakes, it aims to deliver the kind of edge-of-the-seat tension that makes a long flight disappear more quickly.
Series, Slow Burns and Stories That Stay With You
Beyond cinema, Air India is also foregrounding episodic storytelling for passengers who like to dip in and out of content or binge through multiple episodes on longer flights. Hal & Harper is one of the standout series in the current line-up, following two siblings as they navigate family expectations, personal ambition and shifting emotional loyalties. Its tone is grounded rather than flashy, and performances from a cast that includes Cooper Raiff, Lili Reinhart, Betty Gilpin and Mark Ruffalo make it a strong option for travellers in search of something reflective and character-driven.
For viewers drawn to emotionally resonant cinema, Jigra has emerged as another recommended title this month. Framed around the bonds between siblings, it blends grounded drama with bursts of action, focusing on themes of resilience and the lengths people will go to protect those they love. The film’s emotional core is well suited to the introspective atmosphere of air travel, where distance from home and family can heighten the impact of such stories.
These selections illustrate how Air India is positioning its entertainment library as more than a time-filler. By spotlighting titles that foreground relationships, personal transformation and moral complexity, alongside spectacular genre films, the airline is trying to ensure that passengers have access to content that lingers in the mind long after landing.
Air India notes that title availability can vary by aircraft and route, but the intent behind the curation is consistent: to offer a mix of high-energy escapism and thoughtful narratives that can be enjoyed in segments or in a single sitting, depending on each traveller’s journey.
A Library Built for Long Hauls and Quick Hops
Underpinning these February highlights is a significantly scaled-up library. Air India has recently added more than 160 movies, 210 television episodes and 39 audio albums to its existing catalogue, building a collection that now stretches beyond 3,200 hours of entertainment across 17 languages. For an increasingly diverse passenger base, this focus on linguistic and cultural range is central to the airline’s positioning as a carrier that can serve both domestic and international audiences.
In total, the in-flight library now includes around 1,800 titles spanning films and series, along with more than 1,650 hours of audio content that covers everything from chart-topping music to niche genres. This depth is aimed at ensuring that business travellers, families, solo passengers and leisure groups can all find content that suits their tastes without scrolling endlessly through menus.
The expansion has been guided by passenger data and viewing patterns, with the airline emphasising that new acquisitions are aligned with customer preferences rather than simply volume for its own sake. That means a balance between marquee global releases, regional blockbusters, classic catalogue titles and quieter independent films that might appeal to frequent flyers looking for something new.
For travellers on shorter domestic flights, more than 1,250 hours of content are available through Vista Stream, the airline’s wireless entertainment platform. This allows passengers to stream shows, films and music directly to their own phones, tablets or laptops, a format that has proved particularly popular on busy business routes where travellers often prefer using their own noise-cancelling headphones and familiar devices.
Vista Stream and Seatback Screens: Two Paths to the Same Content
At the heart of Air India’s entertainment strategy is a dual-delivery approach that combines traditional seatback systems on select aircraft with Vista Stream, its complimentary wireless streaming service. On retrofitted and newer jets, advanced in-seat entertainment systems carry the full library, giving passengers a dedicated screen with responsive menus, detailed information cards for each title and integrated controls.
Vista Stream, already a fixture on many single-aisle aircraft across domestic and short-haul international routes, extends that same breadth of content to personal devices. After connecting to the onboard network, passengers can browse a catalogue that includes over 1,200 hours of movies, television, documentaries, music and live flight maps. The system is designed to be intuitive enough for infrequent flyers, while offering enough depth for those who log dozens of flights a year.
The streaming platform has also allowed Air India to roll out content updates more quickly, pushing new films and series to a broad swathe of the fleet without waiting for each individual aircraft to be taken out of service for hardware upgrades. As more retrofitted aircraft join the network through 2025 and into 2026, the airline aims to bring greater consistency between seatback and device-based experiences, regardless of route.
On long-haul widebody aircraft operating routes to Europe, North America and key Asia-Pacific hubs, passengers are seeing an increasing number of high-definition seatback screens, often paired with USB charging and adjustable holders for personal devices. This setup lets travellers combine in-seat viewing with their own downloaded content, switching between the two as the flight progresses.
Family-Friendly Viewing and Screen-Free Options for Children
For families travelling this February, Air India’s in-flight entertainment strategy includes a growing focus on younger passengers. The main library features a mix of animated films, family comedies and child-friendly series, with age ratings clearly displayed and content organised in a way that makes it easier for parents to supervise choices from the neighbouring seat.
The airline has also moved into screen-free entertainment for children through a partnership with audio-focused platform providers. On flights equipped with Vista Stream, families can access a curated kids’ audio zone featuring hours of storytelling, adventures and educational segments aimed at travellers aged roughly four to twelve. For parents concerned about extended screen time, these audio programmes offer an alternative that can hold a child’s attention without the glow of a display.
Genres run from classic fairy tales and mythological adaptations to contemporary stories set in schools, neighbourhoods and imaginary worlds, often voiced by professional narrators with sound design that brings each scene to life. For children who might find flying unfamiliar or stressful, these audio narratives can offer both distraction and comfort, particularly during take-off and landing.
By combining traditional children’s video content with audio-only options, Air India is trying to cater to different parental preferences and travel routines. Some families may opt for cartoons during the meal service, then shift to audio stories as cabin lights dim and younger passengers are encouraged to rest.
Cabin Upgrades Bring Entertainment and Comfort Together
Air India’s broader transformation programme is reshaping not just what appears on screen, but the environment in which passengers watch it. Over the past year, the airline has been rolling out refreshed cabins across more than 100 aircraft, introducing new seats, updated upholstery, modern lighting and improved storage while integrating more consistent in-seat entertainment.
Many of the single-aisle aircraft now operating on domestic and regional routes feature a three-class layout, with Business, Premium Economy and Economy cabins all benefitting from upgraded materials. Business cabins are increasingly equipped with larger displays and intuitive handheld controllers, while Premium Economy and Economy passengers see brighter, sharper screens paired with power outlets and USB ports that support longer viewing sessions.
On select widebody routes such as Delhi to Frankfurt and Singapore, the introduction of aircraft with high-definition screens across all cabins has raised the bar for in-flight entertainment. These services often combine the full seatback library with onboard Wi-Fi, enabling passengers to complement airline-provided content with their own subscriptions and work tools. For business travellers, the result is an experience that can shift seamlessly from streaming a drama series to catching up on emails.
At the same time, Air India’s complimentary wireless entertainment platform remains central to its strategy on narrowbody aircraft serving busy domestic and short-haul international corridors. As more retrofitted jets enter service through 2025 and beyond, the goal is a more uniform entertainment offer, so that passengers can expect the same depth of choice whether they are flying a short sector or a long-haul connection.
Targeted Content for Business Travellers and Global Audiences
With India cementing its position as one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation markets, Air India is also thinking carefully about how its entertainment mix can speak to business travellers and international visitors. The airline continues to stock its library with a blend of Hollywood blockbusters, critically acclaimed festival titles, regional Indian films and popular television box sets, recognising that its cabins are often filled with a mix of domestic passengers, diaspora travellers and first-time visitors.
For corporate travellers, recent months have seen new documentaries, business-focused programmes and news segments slot into the catalogue alongside lighter fare. These additions are intended to appeal to passengers who may only have time for a single episode or one feature film between meetings, but still want content that feels current and relevant to global trends.
Advertising on seatback and streaming platforms has also evolved, with technology and financial services brands increasingly using in-flight screens to reach senior decision-makers. Recent campaigns have appeared beside curated entertainment menus rather than in long pre-roll blocks, aiming to keep interruptions to a minimum while still capturing the attention of a premium audience.
Crucially, the airline has been investing in language diversity, with subtitles and audio tracks available in multiple Indian languages in addition to English on a growing share of its content. This multilingual approach reinforces Air India’s bid to serve as a carrier of choice across the country’s many regions while remaining competitive on global routes.
How to Make the Most of Air India’s Entertainment on Your Next Flight
For travellers booking flights this February, a little planning can help unlock the best of Air India’s entertainment offering. On routes with advanced in-seat systems, passengers can explore the catalogue almost as soon as they sit down, marking films and shows as favourites and building a watchlist that will carry them through the journey. On flights with Vista Stream, it can be helpful to board with fully charged devices and headphones to take advantage of the full library throughout the flight.
Families may find it useful to identify children’s content early in the journey, using the interface to pre-select a few options that can be called up quickly when needed. On evening and overnight services, many travellers choose to start with a high-energy film or series while dinner is served, then switch to music playlists, audio stories or calmer dramas as the cabin quietens.
Because title availability can vary between aircraft types, frequent flyers often treat each flight as an opportunity to discover something new, from regional debuts they might have missed in cinemas to international festival favourites that are just beginning to reach wider audiences. With a library now measured in thousands of hours, Air India’s aim is that passengers should rarely find themselves short of compelling options.
As the airline’s broader cabin retrofit and fleet expansion programme continues through 2026, entertainment is emerging as one of the clearest ways passengers can feel the impact of Air India’s transformation in real time. For now, the message this February is straightforward: whether you prefer high-octane superhero battles, layered family dramas or screen-free storytelling for younger travellers, the cabin at cruising altitude is designed to feel a little more like your living room.