The New York Times appeared alongside Delta at CES 2023 to confirm that the publication’s gaming lineup is part of the upcoming Delta Exclusives Hub. Delta Air Lines passengers will soon be able to play Wordle, Spelling Bee and more in-flight using the airline’s free Wi-Fi.
Currently, Delta passengers only receive free access to iMessage, Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp. However, starting February 1, Delta Air Lines plans to offer free Wi-Fi to Delta SkyMiles members on its flights, and much of the content will be accessible through a new landing page called the Delta Exclusives Hub.
When Delta Exclusives Hub launches sometime in spring 2023, its hub will give passengers on U.S. domestic flights free access to games like Wordle, Spelling Bee and The Crossword, regardless of whether they are New York Times subscribers or not.
This announcement comes nearly a year after The New York Times acquired Wordle at the height of his status as a social media phenomenon. Although it is no longer as trendy as it was a year ago, Wordle still attracts many players and is an important part of the New York Times Games offering. The New York Times in particular seems interested in expanding the places where people can play Wordle, as they integrated it into their Crossword app in December 2022.
By adding Wordle and its other games to the Delta Exclusives Hub, The New York Times Games will make its offering accessible to even more people, while ensuring that players always have the opportunity to try Wordle out that day, even if they are the on the go all day.