Movie on iPad won't open on airplane

The problem we have encountered occurs when we travel. Before we leave home we rent movies on our computer and transfer to our iPad or directly to our iPad (have tried both ways) be viewed while we are on the airplane. However, when we try to play them, we get an error message that they cannot be opened. We have reported these occurrences to iTunes and have only received a refund for the movies, which we appreciate, but really need advice on how to prevent the same thing from occurring in the future. They open fine on both devices once we get home.

I haven't watched rentals on an aircraft but I recall someone posting the cause for your problem quite some time ago. It has to do with your iPad reaching an Apple server ONCE possibly to confirm that you have the movie legally but I'm really guessing at the reason. The posted solution was to watch a mere ten seconds of the movie while you're still in the airport and you have Internet access. From then on you'll be OK.
Obviously, I can't swear to this solution but trying it is harmless.

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