Hear what United Airlines is doing to inspire passengers to use headphones

"United doesn't like people blasting music, watching movies or jabbering on a speaker phone and have updated their rules. As streaming options proliferate, the noise on board has multiplied, like, well, 'Snakes On A Plane.' Sure is. That's Samuel L. Jackson fighting another airplane nuisance. You can watch him in flight, just keep it down."

"Airlines are well acquainted with passengers who don't use headphones. Some pass out free earbuds. Some just ask really nicely for people to turn down the volume. But many scofflaws on board are under 5 years old."

United Airlines has implemented a rule allowing them to remove passengers from flights who do not use headphones while consuming media or making calls. The policy addresses growing noise complaints on aircraft as streaming options and entertainment choices have expanded. While some airlines distribute free earbuds or politely request volume reduction, United has taken a stricter enforcement approach. The airline recognizes that many offenders are young children watching videos without headphones. This policy aims to reduce in-flight noise disturbances caused by passengers playing music, watching movies, or conducting speaker phone conversations without audio isolation.

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