The new backseat experience is being delivered via Delta’s partnership with Thales Avionics while another partner, Hughes, provides the wireless infrastructure. According to Delta’s press release, the new screens promise “a high-contrast,

Delta Air Lines announced plans to install new 4K HDR QLED screens in its commercial airplanes, so passengers can experience ultra high-definition entertainment at ultra-high altitudes.

While the airline’s centennial celebrations and new partnerships—such as those with YouTube and Uber—were noteworthy, the real star of the show was the introduction of ultra-high-definition 4K screens that promise to transform passengers' experience at 30,000 feet.