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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Joanna Whitehead

The best place to watch the solar eclipse? Airline reveals flight routes that will give a front row seat

A partial solar eclipse is taking place on the evening of 12 August 2026 - (Getty Images)

As millions of Europeans prepare to watch tonight’s solar eclipse, one airline has published a list of the best flights offering passengers a front-row seat.

With Spain falling into the “path of totality”, a narrow corridor where the moon blocks the sun completely, Jet2 has identified 10 scheduled flights operating tonight that promise breathtaking eclipse views.

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