Vivek Oberoi Posts a Glimpse of Polar Region as He Travels on Air India's First Flight Over North Pole (Watch Video)

Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi is on cloud nine as he got a chance to fly in the first flight from Delhi to San Francisco. For the uninitiated, Indian aviation firm Air India announced its first flight from Delhi to San Francisco. The airline boasts of being the first-ever Indian aviation company to fly over the beautiful polar region. The actor posted a video from this flight on his social media profile and also gave us a glimpse of the icy polar region from the flight he took. Air India to Fly Over North Pole from Delhi to San Francisco, First Flight to Take Off on Independence Day.

In the video, he is seen addressing his fans straight from this aeroplane. He informed that he was 25000 ft above the sea level, travelling from India to San Francisco on Independence Day. He also called it a historic moment as this is the first time any airline in India got the permission to fly over the North pole. He also showed a glimpse of the north pole region below. Check out the video here. Most Scenic Flight Routes in the World: As Air India Prepares to Fly Over North Pole, These Are Other Beautiful Aerial Flight Views in the World.

Vivek Oberoi's Video From First Delhi-San Francisco Journey

Going a bit more into the details of this flight, it was piloted by Capt Rajneesh Sharma and Capt Digvijay. The airline claims that through this journey, the fuel consumption and the carbon emission will be reduced. It will also cut the journey time by 90 minutes. The video is sure to tempt the desi travellers to try their hand at this scenic aerial journey. What's your take?

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