Why Are Spotify Shares Trading Higher Today?

Apple Inc AAPL agreed to take a hit on its dwindling App Store commission by allowing Spotify Technology SA SPOT and Netflix Inc NFLX to process payments beyond its store.
Now, subscribers can use external websites for signing up for music, video, and other media apps.
Previously, Spotify disclosed that it would take over the 'audio' section within the in-flight entertainment seatback on the global Delta Air Lines Inc DAL flights.
Price Action: SPOT shares traded higher by 7.02% at $255 on the last check Thursday.