Designed by Tony Holmsten and reimagined by Hashem Al-Ghaili, the ambitious concept is a cross between a giant cruise ship and an airplane. The result is a flying hotel that can accommodate more than 5,000 guests. Guests will have their own bedroom, living room, and bathroom in the sky when they buy a ticket.
The giant hotel can accommodate 5,000 guests.
Sky Cruise Hotel is equipped with a myriad of amenities, from an observation tower with 360° views for stargazing to an entertainment floor with shops, a gym, a cinema, restaurants and even a wedding reception center.
In a video of the aircraft being modeled on YouTube, Al-Ghaili explained that the flying hotel would be nuclear-powered and equipped with 20 supersonic engines, allowing it to stay airborne for years without emitting carbon. This means that routine operations like replenishing supplies and performing maintenance checks would all be done while the aircraft is in operation. More importantly, passengers would be picked up and dropped off by private jets on the hotel itself.
The aircraft is entirely powered by nuclear technology and energy.
The flying hotel won’t even require a pilot. “This is the future of transportation,” Al-Ghaili said. Instead, Sky Cruise is set to be fully automated, powered by artificial intelligence (AI). Passengers worried about flying into unstable climates will have no need to worry, as the plane will also be equipped with the most advanced navigation system to predict climate patterns to ensure a smooth journey.
Although no launch date has been set for the flying hotel, it has already caused a stir on social media, with many science enthusiasts pointing out that the plan lacks feasibility. One user commented: “The designers forgot that this thing has to fly,” while another added: “If physics and aerodynamics didn’t exist, this ship could actually fly.”
With full amenities, this is the future of tourism.
