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Passengers desperate after spending $1,150 on special 'eclipse flight' without seeing it

Wednesday, 10/04/2024, 14:43 (GMT+7)

A passenger expressed disappointment after paying $1,150 for Delta's special eclipse viewing flight to witness the total eclipse but did not see it.

Delta's special eclipse flight, priced at around $1,150, left passengers disappointed as they didn't get to witness the event.

Passengers on Delta's flight paid $1,150 for the experience of witnessing the full spectacle. However, the reality fell short of expectations, leaving passengers disappointed.

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Passengers express disappointment after spending $1,000 on an 'eclipse flight' but didn't get to see it. Image Credits: Getty

The pilot of Delta's special eclipse flight attempted to turn the jet as passengers lay on seats in a desperate attempt to squint at the sun.

The flight reportedly brought disappointment to passengers.

According to reports, while flying along the "path of totality" and with the pilots attempting to maneuver the plane for optimal viewing, many passengers didn't witness the full eclipse."

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Many passengers, paying $1,150, failed to see the eclip to see on flights. Image Credits: Getty

James Larounis, one of the passengers on the Delta's special eclipse, a travel expert, expresses his experience on the scene: 'I really don't think anybody on the plane actually caught the eclipse in full totality,' 

'There were a lot of folks crouching on the ground, looking out the window, climbing over the seats to try to get the best possible view.'

While disappointed, Larounis remained positive, stating he would do it again and that "everyone were good sports about it."  

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Despite the disappointment, passengers remained good sports, attempting to view the eclipse through windows and seats. mage Credits: Getty

Other passengers echoed this sentiment, with Melanie Elliott calling it "a little disappointing" but not regretting the experience.

However, Delta's special eclipse flight brought a balloon arch and DJs blasting music to passengers.

Despite not being able to see the full spectacle, passengers on Delta's special eclipse flight had an experience that offered a festive atmosphere with a balloon arch, music, and special announcements

Additionally, onboard, passengers enjoyed eclipse-themed snacks and branded merchandise.  

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Although disappointed, most passengers still enjoyed the community experience of the flight. Image Credits: Getty

However, the main event fell short for some.

Attorney Scott Kees, who traveled with his daughter, said they only witnessed a "sliver" of the eclipse.

The phenomenon of eclipses raises rumors of the world ending.

After the eclipse phenomenon gained the attention of onlookers, however, beyond this sense, the eclipse sparked various reactions.

Conspiracy theories emerged, with some fearing the eclipse signified the end of the world or a large-scale human sacrifice event.

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Various conspiracy theories, including the end of the world and association with the Rapture, emerged around the eclipse. Image Credits: Getty

Others, particularly in certain Christian groups, interpreted the eclipse as a sign of the rapture.