Source: The Points Guy
Summary
The author, a points and miles aficionado, embarked on a spontaneous adventure to witness the 2026 solar eclipse from 35,000 feet. After researching and analyzing flight data, he booked a British Airways flight from London to Malaga, which had a high chance of passing through the path of totality. With the help of his airline pilot partner, he carefully planned the flight and successfully witnessed the eclipse, capturing the moment with cameras. The experience was described as “electric” and “the experience of a lifetime.”
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The escape is carefully planned.
British Airways Flight 2644 from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) became a hot ticket for eclipse enthusiasts. The author’s meticulous planning and research paid off, and he witnessed totality from 35,000 feet. The experience was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and the author is already planning his next eclipse adventure.
Totality lasted for about 90 seconds, and the whole plane erupted into excited conversation. The author’s careful planning and a bit of luck made the adventure even more incredible.
And the best part? The author paid just a few dollars out of pocket, plus Avios, for the experience.
It’s not every day you get to see the moon’s shadow sweep across the Earth from 35,000 feet.
Perhaps the most surprising part of the adventure was the lack of awareness among fellow passengers, who were mostly oblivious to the eclipse until the captain’s announcement.
The author’s experience is a testament to the power of careful planning and a bit of luck in making the most of a rare adventure.
Author: Evan Null
