DALLAS — On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will occur in the United States. Its path will curve across the nation from Texas to Maine, and an event like this will not return until 2044. April 8, 2024 Eclipse Path of Totality. Image: NASA Eclipse flights offer prime viewing of the moon passing before the sun, as the atmosphere tends to be clearer above the clouds. However, there are challenges with timing commercial flights during an eclipse, such as determining which side of the plane will have the best view and the risk of weather-related route changes or delays. Despite these potential obstacles, several airlines offer special flights to view the eclipse from the sky. Here are some of the airlines and flights that are scheduled to coincide with the path of totality: Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-900. Photo: Michael Rodeback/Airways Alaska Airlines According to Kirsten Amrine, the Vice…
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