Forget Pillows and Peanuts. The Latest Airline Perk Is Free TikTok
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Originally Published:
Aug 04, 2021
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Anyone who's ever been on TikTok knows how easy it is to lose time in the short-form video app. You start scrolling, watch a couple of videos and all of a sudden it's three hours later and you're still sitting in a towel on your bed.
But when you're on a plane, mindlessly passing the time is goal. And that's why American Airlines is now offering travelers free in-flight access to TikTok.
The carrier announced Monday that customers on certain aircraft (specifically, narrow-body planes outfitted with Viasat internet) can use TikTok for free for 30 minutes, no WiFi purchase required.
