"High-Flying Views: Americans Splurge on Private Jets for Solar Eclipse Sightings"
TL;DR
New Yorkers are splurging on private jet flights costing up to $3,750 to witness the upcoming solar eclipse from above the clouds. Aviation company Blade has sold out 14 flights from New York, offering a 5-minute astronomical experience from the air. People are also planning trips to various locations along the eclipse's path, with some spending hundreds of dollars on hotel deposits and special equipment. The eclipse will be visible across 15 US states and will expand from Mexico’s Pacific Coast to the coast of Newfoundland, Canada.
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