Air Canada Partners Audible to Enhance IFE Options

Dark/Light Mode (04/10/23)  Air Canada has partnered with Audible to enhance its in-flight entertainment (IFE) system with a new range of original audiobooks and podcasts.

The collaboration adds 160 hours of Audible Original Audiobook and Podcast content to the airline’s existing 2,500+ hours of IFE, which includes 420+ movies, 1,000+ TV episodes, 130+ albums, podcasts and more.

The new Audible programming, now available on-board Air Canada’s IFE-equipped aircraft, has something for everyone, spanning sports, true crime, family, wellness, action and adventure, comedy, and more.

Air Canada Boeing 787-9 reg: C-FVLX. Picture by Steven Howard of TravelNewsAsia.com

The catalogue features a wide range of Canadian content in both English and French, with highlights including, Sidney Crosby: The Rookie Year; Seven Truths; Women Talking; Roudoudous en laponie; Main-Basse sur le monde; and more.

Audible is also offering Air Canada customers two free months of membership, so they can enjoy their new favourites at home or on their next trip.

“Audible is committed to creating exceptional listening experiences for its customers around the world – including as they travel for pleasure or business,” said Georgia Knox, Canada Country Manager at Audible. “Through our collaboration with Air Canada, we’re able to inspire, entertain and inform more listeners than ever before on their journeys. Travellers will have access to an extensive list of content including a selection of Canadian Audible Originals that we develop with up-and-coming talent and some of the country’s biggest names.”

Air Canada’s partnership with Audible follows the airline's recent expansions to its in-flight entertainment options with critically acclaimed original programs and family fun content.

In May, the flag carrier launched free text-base messaging for all Aeroplan members worldwide on all Wi-Fi equipped aircraft across Air Canada's fleet, including Air Canada Rouge and Air Canada Express.

And, last November, the airline became the only Canadian carrier to offer live Canadian TV featuring English and French channels, giving customers the ability to cheer on their favourite sports teams by watching global sporting events in real time, as well as live news onboard equipped flights.

“We’re thrilled to announce Audible as the latest global brand to work with Air Canada as we continue to expand the in-flight entertainment choices we offer our customers. Entertainment is an important part of the in-flight experience, and with a growing interest in audio stories, the addition of inspiring and engaging articles and interviews in audio format complements the diverse range of content available in our unparalleled in-flight programming,” said John Moody, Managing Director, Product Design at Air Canada.

Air Canada currently provides scheduled service directly to more than 180 airports in Canada, the United States and internationally on six continents.

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