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DIRECTV to Provide Live Streaming Channels to Select Southwest Airlines Flights

Ashley Steves
Ashley cut the cord in 2012 and is a fan of the New York Yankees, FC Bayern Munich, and (for balance) the Buffalo Sabres. She currently streams using a Fire TV Stick 4K Max, and her favorites to stream include "Blazing Saddles," "Six Feet Under," and "Taskmaster."
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Ashley Steves

While you might not be able to always guarantee a direct flight to your destination, Southwest Airlines is making it easier to connect to your favorite shows, movies, and sports no matter how far you have to go (and how long you have to be onboard). The airline announced this week that it will now provide customers the ability to watch free live TV during select flights thanks to a partnership with DIRECTV.

Aircraft equipped with Viasat inflight Wi-Fi and entertainment will provide a selection of 14 in-flight DIRECTV live television channels, including CNN, ESPN, FOX, and more, during its initial launch.

Additionally, DIRECTV and DIRECTV STREAM customers will have even more viewing options for their inflight entertainment. For $8, customers can purchase inflight internet and unlock all the channels in their subscription, including entertainment, news, and sports channels, on their personal devices through the DIRECTV app. DIRECTV STREAM’s base Entertainment package costs $74.99 per month, but comes with a five-day free trial. So, if you have a particularly grueling travel schedule on Southwest coming up, if you time it right, you could have hours of entertainment at your fingertips for as little as $8.

DIRECTV STREAM carries the most top cable channels of any live TV streaming service and offers packages that offer up to 140 channels, including the top premium channels and regional sports networks (RSNs). So, whether you’re a frequent flyer, or you’d rather watch your shows, sports, and news with your feet planted firmly on solid ground, DIRECTV’s streamer has multiple tiers to get you tuned in and entertained. You can also access premium streaming services like Max, Showtime, and STARZ for free during your first three months with the service.

Southwest is not the only airline to partner up with a streamer recently. In January, Delta announced that its loyalty club members would have free access to Paramount+’s ad-free Premium tier while in the air. That way, SkyMiles members could stream series from “1923” to Star Trek: Strange New Worlds,” as well as blockbuster movies including “Top Gun: Maverick.

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DIRECTV STREAM

DIRECTV STREAM is The Streamable’s choice for the best live TV streaming service for users who want the most channels. With an unbeatable lineup of local, news, sports, and entertainment channels, four main channel packages, an unlimited DVR, and 20 simultaneous streams at home, DIRECTV STREAM is a great choice for any cord-cutter.

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DIRECTV STREAM starts at $86.99 / month for their Entertainment package. You can access your local regional sports network with the Choice package, which begins at $114.99 / month They also have an Ultimate ($129.99) for 215 channels and Premier ($169.99) for 220 channels. There is no contract, no extra RSN fees, and no broadcast TV fees.

The service was previously called AT&T TV.

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Choose $15 OFF each month for the first 2 months of Entertainment with Sports Pack or $20 OFF each month for the first 3 months of Choice or Ultimate.

Ashley Steves
Ashley cut the cord in 2012 and is a fan of the New York Yankees, FC Bayern Munich, and (for balance) the Buffalo Sabres. She currently streams using a Fire TV Stick 4K Max, and her favorites to stream include "Blazing Saddles," "Six Feet Under," and "Taskmaster."
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DIRECTV STREAM Cash Back

Let us know your e-mail address to send your $50 Amazon Gift Card when you sign up for DIRECTV STREAM.

You will receive it ~2 weeks after you complete your first month of service.

Offer Terms

  • Only valid for new DIRECTV STREAM subscribers.
  • Only valid once per household.
  • You must pay and maintain service for at least one month to be eligible.
  • Purchase must be completed on the DIRECTV STREAM website.
  • You’ll receive gift card 4-6 weeks after purchase (~2 weeks after your first month).
  • Cannot be combined with any other promotion and won’t be eligible if you try to use a coupon code or cash back from another site.

Sling TV Cash Back

Let us know your e-mail address to send your $25 Uber Eats Gift Card when you sign up for Sling TV.

You will receive it ~2 weeks after you complete your first month of service.

Offer Terms

  • Only valid for new Sling TV subscribers to Sling Orange, Blue, or Sling Orange + Blue.
  • Only valid once per household.
  • You must pay and maintain service for at least one month to be eligible.
  • You must click from The Streamable and complete your purchase on the Sling TV website.
  • You’ll receive gift card 4-6 weeks after purchase (~2 weeks after your first month).
  • Cannot be combined with any other promotion and won’t be eligible if you try to use a coupon code or cash back from another site.

Hulu Live TV Cash Back

Let us know your e-mail address to send your $35 Amazon Gift Card when you sign up for Hulu Live TV.

You will receive it ~2 weeks after you complete your first month of service.

Offer Terms

  • Only valid for new Hulu Live TV subscribers.
  • Only valid once per household.
  • You must pay and maintain service for at least one month to be eligible.
  • You must click from The Streamable and complete your purchase on the Hulu Live TV website.
  • You’ll receive gift card 4-6 weeks after purchase (~2 weeks after your first month).
  • Cannot be combined with any other promotion and won’t be eligible if you try to use a coupon code or cash back from another site.