Southwest says you can see the total solar eclipse on these 8 flights
The next major astronomical event should occur in April.
Get seats at first row to see anything exciting, whether you scored them during a concert or a football match. But these events occur regularly, unlike a total solar eclipse . It is not Something you see every day - and certainly not something you expect to see closely and personal. But we have good news for scientific buffs and Stargazers: Southwest Airlines has determined the eight flights you can book to look at the next total solar eclipse, which should occur in a few months, at 30,000 feet. Read the rest to find out what routes you need to take and when to have the best view possible.
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The main path of the eclipse will cross several states.
After last week " fire ring "Annular Solar Eclipse, the next Eclipse Solar to come is scheduled for April 8, 2024. The eclipse should cross several American states, including several in which Southwest operates - namely Arkansas, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, New York, Ohio and Texas.
The airline notes in a October 14 Press release , that the Southwest planning network and planning planners "modeled the operating day against the projections of the UMBRA and PENUMBRA - the shadows projected by the eclipse of the moon sun" to identify south -west flights Specific from which passengers can see the celestial spectacle.
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Three flights will have the best view.
According to their model, three southwest flights have "the greatest probability of offering customers on board the best view of this moment," the press release said.
The first is the Southwest # 1252 flight, which leaves Dallas Love Field Airport (love field) at 12:45 pm The time of the central day (CDT) and Pittsburgh.
The second optimal route is the flight of southwest n ° 1721, which left Austin, Texas, at 12:50 p.m. CDT and Terres in Indianapolis. The third option is the flight of southwest n ° 1910, which left Saint-Louis at 1:20 p.m. CDT and land at William P. Hobby (Hobby) in Houston.
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Five additional flights can also cross the path of the eclipse.
If none of the three main options works with your travel plans next spring, Southwest offers five other options which "can also cross the path of the entire period during their expected operating period", according to the press release. AE0FCC31AE342FD3A1346EBB1F342FCB
The first is the Southwest # 955 flight, which leaves Dallas (love field) at 12:50 p.m. for Chicago Midway International Airport (Midway). The second is the flight of the South West # 506, which leaves Milwaukee at 1:05 pm CDT for Dallas (love field).
The three remaining flights are: the southwest flight n ° 1734, which left Houston (Hobby) at 1:35 p.m. CDT for Indianapolis; Southwest flight n ° 1682, which left Chicago (halfway) at 1:30 p.m. CDT for Austin; And the flight of the Southwest N ° 3108, which leaves Nashville, Tennessee, at 1:40 pm CDT for Dallas (Champ d'Amour).
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However, the airline has a warning for passengers.
The press release from the Southwest includes a warning to passengers interested in these flights so as not to look directly at the sun. Even during an eclipse, this is not recommended without the right Protection for your eyes .
Beyond that, the airline also said that the staff is delighted to share the moment with the passengers.
"The annular solar eclipse today was an exciting bankruptcy of the total solar eclipse that occurs next year, and our meteorology and network planning teams identified the best opportunities for a potential vision of this Breathtaking view ". David Dillahunt Said Southwest Airlines' chief meteorologist, citing the October 14 event. "With our flight schedule, we are able to offer hundreds of seats in the sky to see the eclipse, and we are impatient to present our hospitality that day while celebrating with our customers."
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