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☆ People on a $1,150 special Delta eclipse flight didn't see a total eclipse, but they weren't mad about it
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-09 | by ( Alexandra Bacon | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewWhen Delta first announced its special solar eclipse flight from Austin to Detroit, it was so popular that they had to arrange a second flight from Dallas to Detroit. But it turns out that people on board didn't get to see the total eclipse, according to one passenger. AdvertisementThe view from the aircraft during the special solar eclipse flight. "Even though we didn't get it completely, it was a fun community experience," he told the outlet. The solar eclipse was expected to be a big boon for local economies along its path, with millions of visitors spending money to travel across the country to get the best viewing spot.

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☆ Strikes, Delays and Lost Luggage: How to Survive Air Travel This Summer
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-25 | by ( Elaine Glusac | The New York Times | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +27 min

Illustration by Yukai Du Strikes, Delays and Lost Luggage: How to Survive Air Travel This Summer With the travel season in full swing, we compiled a guide to help you navigate the year’s most hectic time in the skies. If you don’t care which beach, shop around.” If you haven’t booked summer flights, do it now. For one, avoiding the airports with the highest levels of delays and cancellations last summer may be a good idea. They’re also getting longer inside airport lounges, longtime havens from the masses clogging the terminals at peak times. Standard membership in Priority Pass, a network of 1,300 airport lounges, starts at $99 a year, with each visit costing $35 at that level.

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