Texas is set to be among the prime locations for viewing the upcoming Great North American Solar Eclipse in April. Nevertheless, there is an extraordinary option that promises an unforgettable experience. Delta Air Lines has introduced a unique flight route from Dallas to Detroit, offering passengers the opportunity to witness the solar eclipse from the vantage point of the skies.
To commemorate the eclipse, Delta has provided several path-of-totality flights, including a route from Austin to Detroit that completely sold out within 24 hours.
As of the time of this article, tickets for the path-of-totality flight to Detroit are still available. The prices are $979 for Main Cabin, $809 for Comfort+, and $1,150 for First Class seats. Departing from Dallas-Fort Worth at 12:30 pm CT on April 8, flight DL1010 is scheduled to arrive in Detroit at 4:20 pm ET.
Operated by the Airbus A3121neo plane, the Dallas to Detroit flight is larger than the A220-300 plane used for the route from Austin.
On flight DL 1010, there are 132 available seats in the Main Cabin, 42 seats in Delta Comfort+, and 20 seats in domestic First Class.
The upcoming total eclipse in April is being celebrated as the Great North American Total Eclipse, and this distinction arises from several factors.
Foremost among these reasons is the anticipation of an impressive maximum duration of 4 minutes and 28.2 seconds in specific regions on April 8th. When compared to the average maximum totality duration of 3 minutes and 13 seconds for 75 sampled solar eclipses over the past century, any total solar eclipse exceeding 4 minutes is considered an extraordinary celestial event.
Additionally, the magnitude of the eclipse’s impact is noteworthy. The previous “Great North American Eclipse” in 2017 traversed the nation from one coast to the other, captivating millions along a path of totality that spanned 70 miles wide. In contrast, the eclipse on April 8th boasts a broader path of totality, extending over 125 miles, making it visible to hundreds of millions.