Delta Air Lines recently launched its first-ever 'path-of-totality' flight from Texas to Michigan, offering passengers a unique opportunity to witness the total solar eclipse from the air. The flight, Delta flight 1010, saw nearly all of its 194 seats occupied, with many passengers paying $1,000 or more for the special experience.
Passengers on board the flight erupted into applause as the aircraft took off, filled with anticipation for the celestial event. Among them was Suzette Holmes, an off-duty Delta flight attendant, who had initially planned to view the eclipse from the ground in Texas but changed her plans due to weather concerns. She expressed excitement about the upcoming experience and hoped to catch a glimpse of the eclipse from one of the plane's jump seats.
Before departure, the captain informed passengers that the total solar eclipse would move faster than the plane's cruising speed, resulting in the eclipse 'catching up' to the aircraft during the flight. The flight was scheduled to maintain an altitude of 35,000 feet to optimize viewing conditions for the passengers on board.
This unique flight experience offered passengers a rare opportunity to witness the total solar eclipse from a different vantage point, soaring above the clouds and experiencing the phenomenon from the sky. The excitement and anticipation among passengers were palpable as they embarked on this extraordinary journey to witness the celestial event.
