Delta Air Lines is giving passengers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness the upcoming total solar eclipse from a unique vantage point: 30,000 feet above ground level.
The airline announced on Monday that it will operate a special flight on April 8, departing from Dallas-Fort Worth and heading to Detroit. The timing of the flight is strategically planned to allow passengers on board to maximize their time within the eclipse’s “path of totality.”
The upcoming total solar eclipse, expected to be a significant celestial event, will traverse several densely populated areas of North America. Its path will span across Mexico, the continental United States, and a small part of eastern Canada. In the United States alone, millions of skywatchers from Texas to Maine will have the opportunity to witness the rare astronomical phenomenon.
Solar eclipses occur when the moon moves between Earth and the sun, temporarily obscuring the sun’s light. Along a narrow band known as the path of totality, which is approximately 100 miles wide, observers will experience the awe-inspiring moment when the moon completely covers the sun, causing a temporary darkness in the afternoon sky.
Delta’s special flight offers eclipse enthusiasts another unique way to experience this extraordinary event. This announcement comes as the airline’s second path-of-totality trip for April 8, following the success of its initial flight from Austin to Detroit, which sold out within 24 hours of its unveiling on February 19.
Passengers aboard Delta’s eclipse flight can look forward to an unforgettable journey and an unparalleled view of this celestial spectacle from the comfort of 30,000 feet in the air. As anticipation builds for the April event, seats on this special flight are expected to be in high demand, offering travellers a rare opportunity to witness the magic of a total solar eclipse from a truly unique perspective.