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"Unforgettable: Solar Eclipse Over Detroit and Future U.S. Events"

Delta operated two special flights from Austin and Dallas to Detroit, allowing passengers to experience the totality of the solar eclipse from the air. Flight 1218, which departed from Austin, treated passengers to four minutes of totality as the pilots conducted turns to provide views from both sides of the aircraft. The flight, which sold out in 24 hours, created a festive atmosphere with passengers getting to know each other, capturing the eclipse, and even witnessing a marriage proposal. The flight required extensive planning and coordination with air traffic control to ensure a successful and memorable experience for all on board.

via Detroit News|

#austin-to-detroit #delta-flight #solar-eclipse

travel2 years ago•3 min saved

"Delta's Path-of-Totality Flight: Viewing the 2024 Solar Eclipse Safely from 30,000 Feet"

Delta Air Lines sold out a special flight, number 1218, for a total solar eclipse on April 8, offering prime eclipse-viewing opportunities for passengers on other flights as well. The eclipse will be visible across North and Central America, and NASA recommends using protective viewing glasses. The path of totality will run from Mexico through the U.S. and into Canada, and while watching from an aircraft is an option, a retired astrophysicist suggests the best experience is from the ground with a cloud-free sky.

via NPR|

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travel2 years ago•1 min saved

"Delta's Exclusive Eclipse Flight: Viewing the Solar Eclipse from 30,000 Feet"

Delta Air Lines has organized a special flight, Delta Flight 1218, to allow passengers to experience "as much time as possible" in the path of totality for the April 8 solar eclipse. The flight, on an Airbus A220-300 with extra-large windows, will depart from Austin, Texas, and arrive in Detroit, Michigan. Tickets are available for purchase on the Delta website, with a one-way ticket costing $579. Additionally, five other Delta flights and three Southwest flights will also provide opportunities to view the eclipse from the air.

via WFLA|

#astronomy #delta-air-lines #solar-eclipse

travel2 years ago•1 min saved

Sumo Wrestlers' Weight Forces Japan Airlines to Add Extra Flight

Japan Airlines had to arrange an extra flight after realizing that two of its planes were at risk of exceeding weight limits due to a passenger list that included sumo wrestlers. The wrestlers, estimated to weigh an average of 120kg, were scheduled to fly to Amami Oshima for a sports festival. Concerns over fuel capacity led to the last-minute arrangement of a special flight for 27 wrestlers. Additional flights were also organized for their return. This is not the first time sumo wrestlers have caused weight-related travel issues, as a viral photo in 2014 showed them packed onto a small passenger plane.

via The Guardian|

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