Virgin Blue passengers will soon be able to watch live TV during their flight.

Chief executive Brett Godfrey said yesterday TVs would be fitted to every seat, with the cost to passengers expected to be less than $10 if they decide to use it.

The passenger would swipe their credit cards in the machine at their seat to access the service. The TVs will screen live Foxtel channels. "In 12 months, every plane in our fleet will have connectivity for that," Mr Godfrey said.