United Airlines: New Headphone Rule for Quieter Flights

0:00From Birmingham, this is your March 6 update. United Airlines has rolled out a new policy to keep flights quieter. Passengers now must use headphones when playing audio or video on electronic devices. Ignore it and you could get removed from the flight or even ban from future ones. This update ties into the airline's push for faster in-flight Wi-Fi through Starlink, the SpaceX satellite service. United had nudged people to use headphones before, but now it's locked into their official contract of carriage as rule number 21. The rule covers more than just sound issues. It also lets the airline refuse transport for things like assaulting crew, showing up intoxicated, dressing improperly, or skipping payment. United is making it easy to follow through. If you forget your headphones, crew can hand out free earbuds when available. Travelers might notice fewer disturbances as this rolls out across flights, helping everyone enjoy a smoother ride. The Daily News Now is powered by our sponsor.

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