Holiday travel is in full swing, and Air India is ready to add a touch of festive warmth to your journey with a curated list of movies that will make the season merrier. Offering a vast catalogue of Christmas classics for inflight entertainment, these crowd-pleasers for all age groups ensure that your holiday begins on the perfect note while cruising at 35,000 feet.
Air India guests can enjoy these holiday season offerings and more on the inflight entertainment screens and on your personal devices through Vista Stream. Let’s look at some of the most loved holiday movies that you can enjoy onboard –
1. A Christmas Carol – The movie is a classic Victorian tale of redemption and festive spirit. Ebenezer Scrooge is a wealthy but cruel moneylender who hates Christmas and on the holiday eve, he is visited by 3 ghosts – ghosts of past, present and future who teach him to find joy in the holiday season, become a kinder version of himself and spread the holiday cheer with generosity. The story brings alive the spirit of Christmas adding a dash of festive magic to your journey.
2. Elf – A light-hearted comedy movie that touches upon the most critical element of the holiday – connecting with family – narrates the story of Buddy, raised by the elves of the North Pole taking an adventure trip to New York to find his father and reconnect with him. A funny narration clubbed with stellar performances make it to the line-up of Christmas favourites with viewers.
3. The Nightmare Before Christmas - The movie originated from a poem written by Tim Burton telling the tale of Jack Skellington, the King of Halloween Town. He stumbles upon Christmas Town and diabolically schemes to take over the holiday, doing the work of Santa. The animation and sound effects of the movie make it a perfect lyrical track to enjoy during your travels.
4. The Polar Express – A Christmas fantasy adventure film by genre, the Polar Express is a chronicle of a young boy’s belief in Santa. He sets on an eventful journey to the North Pole on a magical train to meet with Santa and how believers cherish the holidays to the fullest. The movie is a delight to watch for kids who believe in Santa’s presence and the warmth and joy he brings to kids around the world.
5. Home Alone – A classic American Christmas comedy, Home Alone traces the brave attempt of Finn Baxter, who sets up traps to catch the ghost of his new home's former occupant and protects his home and younger sister from three art thieves. Categorised as a laughter riot and visually appropriate for kids, Home Alone is a must watch with family.
The content library on Air India’s inflight entertainment systems offers an extensive collection of global content featuring 3200+ hours* of entertainment available in 17 languages. The library includes 1800 titles spanning movies and TV shows, along with more than 1650+ hours of audio across diverse genres, ensuring something for every mood and preference. For guests traveling on domestic routes, over 1250+ hours of entertainment is accessible through Vista Stream.
So, make every mile with Air India merry while viewing your favourite movies onboard this holiday season.
*Content availability may vary across different aircraft types.
