Here is an innovative new concept when it comes to the "all-nighter" on an airplane...the Jumbo Hostel. Now you can sleep in luxurious accommodations on an airplane without ever leaving the ground. You can actually spend the night on board a real jumbo jet and never leave the airport. To some, this may sound like an incredible waste of time, but to others it could be quite the novelty in sleep-overs.
The airplane, a decommissioned model 747-200 jumbo jet was built in 1976 and was last operated by Transjet, a Swedish Airline that went bankrupt in 2002. It was originally built for Singapore Airlines and later flew for Pan Am. The airplane is now located at Arlanda Airport on it's permanent concrete foundation after undergoing a complete conversion. Over 450 seats were removed to make room for what is now a unique sleeping experience for guests. The hostel is built like any house, subject to regulations and standards. It now serves as a spectacular and (not so) original landmark at the Arlanda Airport.
There are 25 rooms on board this newly renovated Jumbo Hostel with a total of 85 beds in all. The rooms are configured with 3 bunk beds in most rooms. There are also quad dorm options, all with separate shared shower and bathroom facilities. There is one luxury suite in the converted cockpit with a panoramic view of the airport.
If sleeping in an airplane (when you don't really have to) is not exactly your cup of tea, well then, you can just stop by for...well, a cup of tea! There is a cafe' where you can purchase breakfast, coffee, cookies and snacks. You can also walk along the left wing observation deck and experience the feeling of standing on top of a real Jumbo Jet's wing.
In the travel industry convenience is a big plus, so if you have an early flight to catch, staying right at the airport (literally) may be the solution for you.
is this the biggest airplane flying the sky in our times? well it sounds that you've got the second home.
Posted by: deejay | 31 March 2009 at 23:33
This is the dumbest idea I have heard of in a long time. They will be out of business within 90 days.
Posted by: mgravlee | 03 April 2009 at 05:16
This economy certainly will not help their cause, but you never know what some people will think is a cool idea.
Thanks for stopping by everyone!
Posted by: Annie | 03 April 2009 at 13:38
Yes, this is really big airplane and such idea is interesting, unusual and many extravagant rich people will like it much. So I think that this idea will have good reaction from the people.
Posted by: Ships | 05 April 2009 at 05:49
Cool! Thanks for sharing this!
Posted by: Catalog Printing | CatalogPrintingExperts.com | 14 April 2009 at 22:10
That is bloody awesome, I have stayed in a few hostels, some in castles, forts, on a boat once! but never a plane. Definately one to add to the list!
Posted by: overlandsi | 04 May 2009 at 03:31