# Airtime Player

> In-flight video player for airline entertainment systems. (iPhone/iPad app by Global Eagle Entertainment.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airtime-player/id841069888 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Global Eagle Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/928148408)
- Category: Entertainment, Travel
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.13/5 from 559 App Store ratings · 50 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 16 MB
- Languages: Dutch, English, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Malay, Polish, Portuguese and 5 more
- Released: 2014-03-25
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airtime-player/id841069888/reviews.md

## What is Airtime Player?

Airtime Player is a video player application created for in-flight entertainment that allows passengers to watch digitally-protected videos during their flight.

The application is required to watch content streamed from the airline’s entertainment portal and must be downloaded prior to boarding.

## Key features

- Watch digitally-protected videos
- In-flight entertainment
- Stream from airline portal
- Download before boarding

## What do users think of Airtime Player?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- ✅ Works reliably when functioning properly
- 📺 Good selection of movies and live TV content
- ⏱️ Helps pass time on flights effectively
- 🎬 Free entertainment option available
- 📱 Easy to use interface when operational

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and black screen errors
- ⚠️ Poor video streaming quality and buffering issues
- 🔌 Constant disconnections during playback
- 💸 Requires paid WiFi to download and use
- 🔒 DRM errors prevent content playback
- ⏳ Extremely slow download and loading times
- 🚫 Inconsistent functionality across devices
- 🔄 No update availability despite version incompatibility
- 🎮 Clunky custom video player without standard controls
- 📺 Live TV works better than movies/shows

**Commonly reported bugs**

- DRM (Digital Rights Management) errors preventing playback
- Black screen with audio only
- App crashes mid-movie
- Portal security/trust warnings
- Movie freezing at random points
- Error messages about protected files
- Compatibility check passes but app still fails
- Flight tracker malfunction
- Slow or failed downloads
- App closes unexpectedly

**Most requested features**

- Standard video player controls (skip, rewind 10/30 seconds)
- Zoom-to-fit option for widescreen movies
- Status bar removal during playback
- App update availability in App Store
- Offline download capability
- Free WiFi access for app download
- Better compatibility across iOS versions

## Recent user reviews (10 of 50)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airtime-player/id841069888/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Just bad

*2021-07-28, version 4.0.0*

I haven’t used it extensively but I know for sure it will barely load videos and will be very last for the most, so overall I would say to use a different app

### 5/5 — Good

*2019-12-26, version 4.0.0*

Used several times seen a lot of cool movies! 😇

### 1/5 — New version 4.0

*2019-12-03, version 4.0.0*

Not sure why the developer won’t push for an update , have version 3.0 on iPad but phone is 4.0 , 3.0 doesn’t work anymore on iPad and no update form developer WHy ??? I fly a lot and southwest only uses This app !!! Please push update !! Then maybe I’ll update review !

### 5/5 — Appreciate

*2019-10-15, version 4.0.0*

I appreciate access on flights. Helps pass the time.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work well

*2019-07-16, version 3.0.11*

If ya have 4 hours for a 2 hour movie your good. The WiFi and the app on Southwest is terrible. I have new phone, updated app and still kept dropping movie to re stream. Maybe work out kinks before ya offer something ya can’t provide. Just thought.

### 4/5 — No issues

*2019-06-24, version 3.0.11*

I recently used this app on our Southwest flight. Worked as described and had no issues access videos. Access to the live TV channels offered, movies and more. I thought it worked great and had zero issues or app crashes.

### 5/5 — Idiots in airplanes

*2019-06-16, version 3.0.11*

1. Download before you go!
2. Look at the free movies first.
3. Most of the time the problem is the aircraft WiFi.
4. There are no “controls” in this app.

When the plane is working, the app appropriately opens the browser, puts you on the aircraft page, and away you go.

### 1/5 — Meh

*2019-06-11, version 3.0.11*

If you're ok watching live tv, then it works ok. However, neither the tv series option nor the movie option work at all. All you get is an error message. This happened on June 5 and June 10, 2019. Be ye fair warned.

### 5/5 — Your mom

*2019-06-05, version 3.0.11*

I’m going to take my horse to the old town road

### 1/5 — Useless

*2019-06-04, version 3.0.11*

The only option I have (literally) when I open the app is to “Access the portal,” which takes me to the Southwest website, where I can’t choose a movie because I “need the Airtime Player app to watch Movies” and gives me no options whatsoever (or TV shows).

## Frequently asked questions about Airtime Player

### What is Airtime Player?

Airtime Player is a video player application specifically designed for in-flight entertainment. It allows passengers to watch digitally-protected videos streamed from an airline's entertainment portal during their flight.

### How do I use Airtime Player?

You are required to download Airtime Player prior to boarding your flight. Once installed, you can use it to watch content streamed directly from the airline's onboard entertainment portal.

### Is Airtime Player free to use?

Yes, the application is free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned.

### When should I download Airtime Player?

It is essential to download Airtime Player before you board your flight. This ensures you can access and watch the entertainment content provided by the airline without any issues once you are in the air.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.0.0 — 2019-07-25

Bug fixes and improved video playback stability.

### 3.0.11 — 2018-04-20

Minor bug fixes

### 3.0.10 — 2018-04-06

Minor bug fixes.

### 3.0.9 — 2018-02-05

Minor bug fixes.

### 3.0.8 — 2017-12-19

Minor bug fixes.

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