Inflight Entertainment and Internet
Inflight Entertainment
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Free EntertainmentWhere available. Available only on WiFi-enabled aircraft. Limited-time offer.
We've got something for everyone. With a wide variety of new releases and long-time Customer favorites, all movies are viewable right in your browser - no downloads or sign-ups required!
New Releases
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
After an unexpected family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia's life is turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid, discovers the mysterious model of the town in the attic and the portal to the Afterlife is accidentally opened. With trouble brewing in both realms, it's only a matter of time until someone says Beetlejuice's name three times and the mischievous demon returns to unleash his very own brand of mayhem.
Despicable Me 4
The most loveable criminal mastermind and his army of incomprehensible, yet adorable, yellow minions are back for a fourth instalment filled with outrageous adventures and family shenanigans. The global-hit movies have grown to become the highest-grossing animated film franchise, led by spectacular and hilarious cast members Steve Carrell, Kristen Wiig, Miranda Cosgrove and newcomer comedy-legend Will Ferrell.
Flamin' Hot
The story of Richard Montañez, the Frito Lay janitor who channeled his Mexican American heritage and upbringing to turn Flamin' Hot Cheetos into an iconic snack.
Quiz Lady
A game show-obsessed young woman and her estranged, train-wreck of a sister must work together to help cover their mother's gambling debts. Together, they set out on a wild, cross-country trek to get the cash the only way they know how — by becoming a bona-fide game show champion.
Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story
The story of Christopher Reeve is an astonishing rise from unknown actor to iconic movie star, and his definitive portrayal of Clark Kent/Superman set the benchmark for the superhero cinematic universes that dominate cinema today. Reeve portrayed the Man of Steel in four Superman films and played dozens of other roles that displayed his talent and range as an actor, before being injured in a near-fatal horse-riding accident in 1995 that left him paralyzed from the neck down. After becoming a quadriplegic, he became a charismatic leader and activist in the quest to find a cure for spinal cord injuries, as well as a passionate advocate for disability rights and care - all while continuing his career in cinema in front of and behind the camera and dedicating himself to his beloved family.
The Bikeriders
The Bikeriders captures a rebellious time in America when the culture and people were changing. After a chance encounter at a local bar, strong willed Kathy (Jodie Comer) is inextricably drawn to Benny (Austin Butler), the newest member of Midwestern motorcycle club, the Vandals led by the enigmatic Johnny (Tom Hardy). Much like the country around it, the club begins to evolve, transforming from a gathering place for local outsiders into a dangerous underworld of violence, forcing Benny to choose between Kathy and his loyalty to the club.
Trap
A father and teen daughter attend a pop concert, where they realize they're at the center of a dark and sinister event.
Borderlands
This all-star action-adventure follows a ragtag team of misfits on a mission to save a missing girl who holds the key to unimaginable power.
Deadpool & Wolverine
Marvel Studios presents their most significant mistake to date – "Deadpool & Wolverine." A listless Wade Wilson toils away in civilian life. His days as the morally flexible mercenary, Deadpool, behind him. When his homeworld faces an existential threat, Wade must reluctantly suit up again with an even more reluctantlier... reluctanter? Reluctantest? He must convince a reluctant Wolverine to... oh hell, just watch the movie. Synopses are so stupid. But heed this...
Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes
Directed by Nanette Burstein, this intimate and revealing documentary offers an unprecedented exploration into the life of Hollywood's quintessential star, Elizabeth Taylor, through her own words. With extraordinary access to Taylor's personal archives, including hours of newly unearthed audio interviews and clips from her iconic roles, the film challenges audiences to reconsider the legacy of a complex woman who navigated lifelong fame and public scrutiny on a global stage. Following the life of a megastar who defied an era's expectations by portraying strong-willed women onscreen, Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes offers a nuanced portrait of vulnerability and strength of one of cinema's most enduring icons.
Twisters
Kate Cooper (Daisy Edgar-Jones), a former storm chaser haunted by a devastating encounter with a tornado during her college years who now studies storm patterns on screens safely in New York City. She is lured back to the open plains by her friend, Javi to test a groundbreaking new tracking system. There, she crosses paths with Tyler Owens (Glen Powell), the charming and reckless social-media superstar who thrives on posting his storm-chasing adventures with his raucous crew, the more dangerous the better. As storm season intensifies, terrifying phenomena never seen before are unleashed, and Kate, Tyler and their competing teams find themselves squarely in the paths of multiple storm systems converging over central Oklahoma in the fight of their lives.
Kids Klub
Elemental
In a city where fire, water, land, and air residents live together, a fiery young woman and a go-with-the-flow guy are about to discover something elemental: How much they actually have in common.
Coco
Despite his family's ban on music, Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician. When he ends up in the Land of the Dead, he teams up with charming trickster Héctor on a journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel's family history.
Despicable Me 3
Illumination, who brought moviegoers "Despicable Me" and the biggest animated hits of 2013 and 2015, "Despicable Me 2" and "Minions," continues the story of Gru, Lucy, their adorable daughters—Margo, Edith and Agnes—and the Minions in "Despicable Me 3." After he is fired from the Anti-Villain League for failing to take down the latest bad guy to threaten humanity, Gru finds himself in the midst of a major identity crisis. But when a mysterious stranger shows up to inform Gru that he has a long-lost twin brother—a brother who desperately wishes to follow in his twin's despicable footsteps—one former super-villain will rediscover just how good it feels to be bad.
Elf
One Christmas Eve a long time ago, a baby crawled into Santa's bag of toys... Raised as an elf, Buddy grows into an adult three times larger than the biggest elf--and realizes that he will never truly fit in at the North Pole. This holiday season, Buddy goes looking for his true place in the world--in New York City.
Encanto
Mirabel discovers the magic surrounding her home is in danger, and she's her family's only hope.
Enchanted
A fairy tale comes to life in this thoroughly original, new Disney Classic. Drawing inspiration from its classic heritage, Disney creates an inspired story unlike any you've experienced before. Filled with excitement, fun, and incredible music from the legendary Alan Menken, ENCHANTED is the ultimate fish-out-of-water adventure. For princess-to-be Giselle, life is a fairy tale -- until she's banished from the animated land of Andalasia and thrust into the very unmagical, live-action world of modern-day Manhattan. When a cynical, no-nonsense divorce lawyer comes to her aid, little does he realize that this joyful, wide-eyed innocent is about to enchant him. ENCHANTED -- the musical comedy that will have your entire family under its spell.
Freaky Friday
Disney's FREAKY FRIDAY is the extremely funny and heartwarming comedy everyone will love. Dr. Tess Coleman (Jamie Lee Curtis) and her teenage daughter Anna (Lindsay Lohan) have one thing in common -- they don't relate to each other on anything. Not clothes or men or Anna's passion to be in a rock band. Nothing. Then one night a little mystic mayhem changes their lives and they wake up to the biggest freak-out ever. Tess and Anna are trapped inside each other's body! But Tess's wedding is Saturday and the two must find a way to switch back -- fast! Literally forced to walk in each other's shoes, will they gain respect and understanding for the other's point of view?
Home Alone
When little Kevin McCallister is accidentally left behind when his family dashes off on a Christmas trip, he is left to defend his family's home from two bumbling burglars until the relatives return.
Inside Out 2
Disney and Pixar's "Inside Out 2" returns to the mind of newly minted teenager Riley just as headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who've long been running a successful operation by all accounts, aren't sure how to feel when Anxiety shows up. And it looks like she's not alone. She's brought along Embarrassment, Envy and Ennui.
Kung Fu Panda 4
After learning he must find a new hero to take over as Dragon Warrior so that he may fulfill his destiny as the next spiritual leader of the Valley of Peace, Po decides to take one last adventurous mission. He teams up with a quick-witted thief named Zhen, a corsac fox to discover the truth about recent sightings of villains he's defeated in the past. In a journey that puts both to the test, it will take a wicked, powerful sorceress, Chameleon, to bring them together and perhaps remind Po that heroes can be found in the most unexpected places.
Maleficent
A beautiful, pure-hearted young woman, Maleficent has an idyllic life growing up in a peaceable forest kingdom, until one day when an invading army threatens the harmony of the land. Maleficent rises to be the land's fiercest protector, but she ultimately suffers a ruthless betrayal-an act that begins to turn her pure heart to stone. Bent on revenge, Maleficent faces an epic battle with the invading king's successor and, as a result, places a curse upon his newborn infant Aurora. As the child grows, Maleficent realizes that Aurora holds the key to peace in the kingdom-and perhaps to Maleficent's true happiness as well.
Moana
From Walt Disney Animation Studios comes Moana, an epic adventure about a spirited teen who sets sail on a daring mission to prove herself a master wayfinder and fulfill her ancestors' unfinished quest. During her journey, Moana (Auli'i Cravalho) meets the once mighty demigod Maui (Dwayne Johnson), and together they cross the ocean on a fun-filled, action-packed voyage, encountering enormous sea creatures, breathtaking underworlds and impossible odds. Along the way, Moana discovers the one thing she's always sought: her own identity.
Nanny McPhee
Emma Thompson lends both her Oscar®-winning acting and writing talents to this screen adaptation of Nanny McPhee, the story of a magical nanny charged with caring for the seven worst children in the world. Reminiscent of P.L. Traver's creation of Mary Poppins, Nanny McPhee is a dour, cartoonishly ugly woman who proves a remarkably effective disciplinarian and caretaker for the unruly brood. A fanciful film brought to life with a twisted visual imagination and clever storytelling, Nanny McPhee is a wildly charming children's tale that will continue to delight generations for years to come. Also starring Colin Firth and Angela Lansbury.
OZ the Great and Powerful
Disney's fantastical adventure Oz The Great And Powerful follows Oscar Diggs (James Franco), a small-time circus magician with dubious ethics. When Diggs is hurled away to the vibrant Land of Oz, he thinks he's hit the jackpot - until he meets three witches (Mila Kunis, Rachel Weisz and Michelle Williams), who aren't convinced he's the great wizard everyone's expecting. Reluctantly drawn into epic problems facing Oz and its inhabitants, Oscar must find out who is good and who is evil before it's too late. Putting his magical arts to use through illusion, ingenuity - and even some wizardry - Oscar transforms himself into the great wizard and a better man as well.
Shrek
Shrek goes on a quest to rescue the feisty Princess Fiona with the help of his loveable Donkey and win back the deed to his swamp from scheming Lord Farquaad.
The Little Mermaid
"The Little Mermaid" is visionary filmmaker Rob Marshall's live-action reimagining of Disney's beloved animated musical classic, the story of Ariel, a beautiful and spirited young mermaid with a thirst for adventure. The youngest of King Triton's daughters and the most defiant, Ariel longs to find out more about the world beyond the sea and, while visiting the surface, falls for the dashing Prince Eric. While mermaids are forbidden to interact with humans, Ariel must follow her heart. She makes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, which gives her a chance to experience life on land but ultimately places her life – and her father's crown – in jeopardy.
The Santa Clause
Superstar comedian and Golden Globe® winner Tim Allen shines bright in Disney's magical, larger-than-life hit comedy THE SANTA CLAUSE. On Christmas Eve, a divorced dad and his son discover Santa Claus has fallen off their roof. When the dad takes the reigns, he finds he is now the new Santa, and must convince a world of disbelievers, including himself.
Trolls World Tour
DreamWorks Animation invites you to return to the world of Trolls for "Trolls World Tour," the sequel to 2016's global musical-comedy sensation. Superstars Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake reprise their roles as Poppy and Branch.
TV Series
Charlie Hustle & The Matter of Pete Rose
Christina on the Coast
CoComelon
Fresh Off the Boat
Gaming Wall St
Modern Family
Pinkfong Dino Tales
Selena + Chef: Home for the Holidays
The Office
Abbott Elementary
Friends
Generous Kids Book Club - Giving Adventure
House Hunters: Amazing Water Homes and Agents Gone Wild
Luxe for Less
New Girl
Parks and Recreation
Renovation Aloha
The Big Bang Theory
The Simpsons
Live TVDue to licensing restrictions, free live TV may not be available onboard WiFi-enabled international flights.
Home for the Holidays
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
Clark Griswold, the well-intentioned, walking disaster who has dragged his family through the horrors of traveling in two previous National Lampoon Vacation films, has decided to stay home for the holidays--and the neighborhood will never be the same.
The Grinch
For their eighth fully animated feature, Illumination and Universal Pictures present "The Grinch," based on Dr. Seuss' beloved holiday classic. The Grinch tells the story of a cynical grump who goes on a mission to steal Christmas, only to have his heart changed by a young girl's generous holiday spirit. Funny, heartwarming and visually stunning, it's a universal story about the spirit of Christmas and the indomitable power of optimism.
Elf
One Christmas Eve a long time ago, a baby crawled into Santa's bag of toys... Raised as an elf, Buddy grows into an adult three times larger than the biggest elf--and realizes that he will never truly fit in at the North Pole. This holiday season, Buddy goes looking for his true place in the world--in New York City.
Four Christmases
Until now, Brad and Kate had always managed to avoid spending Christmas with their family by escaping to exotic lands to enjoy heavenly vacations. But this year, they failed. When they arrive at the airport, all the flights have been canceled. Even worse, a television news crew interviews them, revealing to their family where they are. This time, there's no way out and no excuses. Brad's father is waiting for them at his house. So is Kate's mother. And Brad's mother and Kate's father. Four family Christmases, the same day! Brad and Kate expect the worse... and they won't be disappointed. They will be spared of nothing. In between humiliations, the secrets each one of them had carefully kept from the other, the hard feelings and impossible situations, the couple will live through a day that might be the last their relationship can stand.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
After a long summer with the horrid Dursleys, Harry Potter is thwarted in his attempts to board the train to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry to begin his second year. Harry's only transportation option is a magical flying car, but, unfortunately, it crashes into a valuable (and clearly vexed) Whomping Willow. Still, all this seems like a day in the park compared to what awaits Harry that fall within the haunted halls of Hogwarts. Chilling, malevolent voices whisper from the walls only to Harry, and it seems certain that his classmate Draco Malfoy is out to get him.
Home Alone
When little Kevin McCallister is accidentally left behind when his family dashes off on a Christmas trip, he is left to defend his family's home from two bumbling burglars until the relatives return.
The Santa Clause
Superstar comedian and Golden Globe® winner Tim Allen shines bright in Disney's magical, larger-than-life hit comedy THE SANTA CLAUSE. On Christmas Eve, a divorced dad and his son discover Santa Claus has fallen off their roof. When the dad takes the reigns, he finds he is now the new Santa, and must convince a world of disbelievers, including himself.
Stay ConnectedWhere available. Available only on WiFi-enabled aircraft. Limited-time offer.
Keeping you connected to what matters to you–even when you're in the air. Access the portal to enjoy free textingTexting only allows access to iMessage and WhatsApp (which must be downloaded and activated before connecting to SouthwestWiFi). and $8 Internet.Internet access for $8 per device from takeoff to landing. Price is subject to change. May not be available for the full duration of flight. In order to provide a top-notch Internet experience, we prohibit access to certain high-bandwidth applications and websites. We also prohibit access to certain obscene or offensive content.
Free Texting
Keep those texts flying with iMessage and WhatsApp on your personal device. Visit the Texting page in Portal to activate service.
$8 Internet
Go online to check email, browse social media, or snag a dinner reservation for just $8 (free for our A-List Preferred Members and Business Select Customers) per device from takeoff to landing.
Note: In order to provide a better experience, we may prohibit access to certain high-bandwidth applications, websites, and video conferencing services. In consideration of the public environment onboard we may also restrict potentially offensive online content.
Enhancing your Inflight Entertainment & Internet Experience
The WiFi experience on our planes has been updated. That means less waiting for your Free Movies, faster Free Texting, and $8 Inflight Internet that flies.
Faster data
Cat videos and spreadsheets are flying even faster than you are.
More bandwidth
Our updated network can handle more data at one time.
Lower latency
Faster access to your files in the cloud.
Frequently Asked Questions
Before your flight
Our Inflight Entertainment Portal1 features a flight tracker, texting2, movies, TV series on demand, and live TV3—all for free! Or purchase Internet4 to browse and stream from popular services for $8 per device from takeoff to landing.
Our A-List Preferred Members and Business Select Customers have access to Free Internet. Free Internet may be authorized by A-List Preferred Members and Business Select Customers on up to three devices per flight on their day of travel. A-List Preferred Members who purchase a Business Select Fare may authorize up to six devices per flight on their day of travel.
1 Where available. Available only on WiFi-enabled aircraft. Limited-time offer.
2 Texting only allows access to iMessage and WhatsApp (which must be downloaded and activated before connecting to SouthwestWiFi).
3 Due to licensing restrictions, free live TV may not be available onboard WiFi-enabled international flights.
4 Internet access for $8 per device from takeoff to landing. Price is subject to change. May not be available for the full duration of flight. In order to provide a top-notch Internet experience, we prohibit access to certain high-bandwidth applications and websites. We also prohibit access to certain obscene or offensive content.
We are excited to bring in-seat power to our aircraft beginning this year. Once installed, aircraft will feature USB-A and USB-C ports on each seat back, which are capable of delivering up to 60W of power.
Be sure to charge your device before boarding while we work to bring this functionality to all aircraft in our fleet.
Closed captions are available for movies, TV series, and Live TV when they have been made available by our providers.
During your flight
- Activate airplane mode with WiFi turned on.
- Choose "SouthwestWiFi" from the network list.
- Follow the prompt or visit www.southwestwifi.com in your browser.
Our A-List Preferred Members and Business Select Customers have access to Free Internet. From the hamburger menu, select "A-List Preferred & Business Select" to authorize your device using either your Rapid Rewards information or flight confirmation number.
Free Internet may be authorized by A-List Preferred Members and Business Select Customers on up to three devices per flight on their day of travel. A-List Preferred Members who purchase a Business Select Fare may authorize up to six devices per flight on their day of travel.
You can use approved WiFi-enabled devices gate-to-gate, once onboard the aircraft. Please make sure your device is switched to "airplane mode" with "WiFi" turned on once the aircraft doors are closed. Connectivity is available for taxi, takeoff, and landing.
Internet connectivity may not be available for the full duration of flights to/from select international destinations.
On Viasat equipped aircraft you may purchase Internet on one device and then transfer access to a different device. Using the new device, select "Swap Device" in the hamburger menu and follow the prompts to transfer service.
This feature is not available on Anuvu equipped aircraft.
Technical Help
We're sorry to hear that there were some bumps along the way. Please confirm that your device meets the minimum requirements for the Inflight Entertainment Portal. Southwest is unable to provide technical support, but you may email us by visiting the Southwest Help Center to report any problems you had with your onboard experience.
Please note that utilizing privacy browser modes or VPN functionality (such as Apple Private Relay) may impact product availability. You may also try resetting your browsing data according to the manufacturer's instructions for a smoother experience.
Using certain privacy functionality, including the use of VPNs like Apple Private Relay, may prevent some features from operating as expected. Please consider disabling these functions to better enjoy your inflight entertainment experience.
We accept the following payment options:
- Credit Card
- PayPal
- Apple Pay
- Venmo
We're sorry to hear that there were some bumps along the way. If you need help with your purchase please email us by visiting the Southwest Help Center.
The Inflight Entertainment Portal is supported on devices that meet the minimum requirements below. Browser support is limited to most recent version in addition to one previous version. Other devices and browsers may provide limited functionality.
Please note that utilizing privacy browser modes or VPN functionality (such as Apple Private Relay) may impact product availability.
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1 Where available. Available only on WiFi-enabled aircraft. Limited-time offer.
2 Texting only allows access to iMessage and WhatsApp (which must be downloaded and activated before connecting to SouthwestWiFi).
3 Due to licensing restrictions, free live TV may not be available onboard WiFi-enabled international flights.
4 Internet access for $8 per device from takeoff to landing. Price is subject to change. May not be available for the full duration of flight. In order to provide a top-notch Internet experience, we prohibit access to certain high-bandwidth applications and websites. We also prohibit access to certain obscene or offensive content.
