Posted 2/20/2024, 2:49:00 AM
Delta to Operate Special Eclipse-Chasing Flight with Extra-Large Windows
- Delta created a special flight (DL 1218) to fly in the path of totality for the April 8th solar eclipse for as long as possible
- The flight will depart Austin at 1215pm CT and arrive in Detroit at 420pm ET
- The aircraft is an Airbus A220-300 chosen for its extra-large windows
- Tickets for the flight cost $579 one-way as of Monday
- Five other Delta flights on April 8th will also have opportunities to view the eclipse