United Airlines introduces new rule regarding headphone usage on flights

Independent, UK -  United Airlines has quietly updated its ”contract of carriage” to include a new clause regarding headphone usage on flights. The updated terms state that passengers who fail to use headphones while listening to audio or video content may be refused transport.

Passengers who forget their headphones can ask a flight attendant for a free pair of earbuds, subject to availability. Travel expert Scott Keyes described the new policy as a “graceful way” to handle noisy passengers, noting that United's stance is stricter than other major US carriers.