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Antarctica: Coolest day trip on Earth?

Published 7:46 PM EST, Sun January 11, 2015
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An Australia-based company offers half-day scenic flights over Antarctica. Departing from one of five Australia cities, flights are in the air about three hours before the icy landscape comes into view.
Antarctica by day —
An Australia-based company offers half-day scenic flights over Antarctica. Departing from one of five Australia cities, flights are in the air about three hours before the icy landscape comes into view.
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Flights cruise at about 10,000 feet above ground. "Even at 10,000 feet, you feel like you're almost touching the ice," says Phil Asker, founder of Antarctica Sightseeing Flights. "It shows how unpolluted Antarctica is with its clean air."
From 10,000 feet —
Flights cruise at about 10,000 feet above ground. "Even at 10,000 feet, you feel like you're almost touching the ice," says Phil Asker, founder of Antarctica Sightseeing Flights. "It shows how unpolluted Antarctica is with its clean air."
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Scenic flights circle the tallest mountains on Antarctica's major Transantarctic Mountains.
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Scenic flights circle the tallest mountains on Antarctica's major Transantarctic Mountains.
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Flights feature seven classes, ranging from the middle seats in economy class to first-class window seats, called Ice Class.
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Flights feature seven classes, ranging from the middle seats in economy class to first-class window seats, called Ice Class.
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Passengers are often treated to mosaic-like floating ice formations.
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Passengers are often treated to mosaic-like floating ice formations.
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During this year's New Year party flight, passengers witnessed a volcanic eruption at Mount Erebus.
New Year eruption —
During this year's New Year party flight, passengers witnessed a volcanic eruption at Mount Erebus.
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Asker says not being able to set foot on the continent has its advantages: "The best thing is simply seeing the world's last great wilderness without having to suffer rough seas and to see it in a short time and in comfort."
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Asker says not being able to set foot on the continent has its advantages: "The best thing is simply seeing the world's last great wilderness without having to suffer rough seas and to see it in a short time and in comfort."
courtesy Antarctica Sightseeing Flights
In addition to flight attendants, cabin crew includes Antarctica expeditioners who share knowledge about the treacherous landscapes below.
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In addition to flight attendants, cabin crew includes Antarctica expeditioners who share knowledge about the treacherous landscapes below.
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