Delta adds The Wall Street Journal to Delta Sync, expanding onboard news with a 24-hour trial for SkyMiles Members

Delta Air Lines is rolling out a new content partnership aimed at business travelers, bringing The Wall Street Journal to its Delta Sync digital platform for onboard news and video. Delta said the move is part of an effort to make air travel feel more like “always-on” connectivity, with trusted information available through both onboard Wi-Fi and entertainment systems.

The company will expand Delta Sync by adding access to WSJ content for SkyMiles Members. Delta said that beginning July 1, eligible SkyMiles Members can unlock a 24-hour trial to The Wall Street Journal when they log on to Delta Sync Wi-Fi, and that the access continues after passengers land.

In addition to the Wi-Fi trial, Delta said WSJ’s video journalism will be available through its in-flight entertainment system on nearly 900 aircraft. Delta described the programming as including exclusive interviews with major figures in business, along with branded series presented through the airline’s entertainment lineup.

Delta framed the rollout as targeted at customers who travel for work or who are balancing professional schedules. Ranjan Goswami, Delta’s Chief Marketing and Product Officer, said a significant portion of the airline’s customers are using trips to keep up with busy lives, and that for them staying informed is part of having a productive journey.

From the WSJ side, Nolly Evans, GM of WSJ Digital, said the partnership is built on the idea that travel should not interrupt access to breaking news and vital information. Evans also said the goal is to provide passengers with “uninterrupted, seamless access” so travelers can stay sharp and make informed decisions in business, finance, and day-to-day life.

Delta did not outline whether the WSJ integration will be offered as an ongoing paid subscription, or how often the airline will refresh the trial or video catalog. In its release, Delta focused on the trial availability and the expansion of Delta Sync, and directed customers to Delta’s terms pages for full conditions.

The airline described Delta Sync as a growing ecosystem of digital experiences. Delta said this WSJ addition builds on other partnerships it has launched for Delta Sync, including access to content from The New York Times and Paramount+.

As a publisher, The Wall Street Journal is produced by Dow Jones, which Delta’s release identified as a global news and business information provider. Delta said Dow Jones operates across multiple formats including print, digital, mobile, and live events, and described the organization as producing quality content for more than 130 years. The release also noted Dow Jones’s portfolio of products.

For travelers, the key operational details are time and eligibility. Delta said the 24-hour free access does not require a credit card, is available to logged-in SkyMiles Members age 18 and older, and applies to passengers traveling on U.S. Delta Sync Wi-Fi-equipped Delta flights. Still, the release did not specify seatback versus Wi-Fi eligibility beyond the Wi-Fi trial, nor did it disclose any geographic or account restrictions beyond those terms links.