Airplane apartments may become a thing if KLM has its way. The venerable Dutch airline transformed a grounded McDonnell Douglas MD-11 aircraft into a luxurious living space appropriately dubbed 'Airplane Apartment.' Now, you can spend days and nights on end in an airplane without suffering from red eye and dealing with turbulence, not to mention questionable airplane food.
The retired aircraft chartered over 3,000 flights and is located next to Amsterdam's Schiphol airport. It has been converted into a vintage-style apartment with an open concept lounge, study room, master bedroom, second bedroom, two kitchens, eight tiny bathrooms and 116 windows.
The Airplane Apartment comes with free WiFi, a coffee maker, stocked library and a panoramic cockpit. It is being featured on Airbnb.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Airplane Apartments
- Creating luxurious living spaces by converting retired aircraft into unique accommodations.
- Vintage-style Living Spaces
- Transforming old planes into nostalgic and stylish apartments with unique design concepts.
- Unique Accommodations
- Offering travelers the opportunity to stay in unconventional and memorable locations, such as converted airplane apartments.
Where This Applies
- Hospitality Industry
- Hotels and platforms like Airbnb can explore new avenues of business by partnering with aircraft owners to offer airplane apartments as unique accommodations.
- Aircraft Recycling Industry
- Companies specializing in aircraft recycling can find new opportunities by repurposing retired planes into luxury apartments.
- Interior Design Industry
- Interior designers can explore innovative approaches to transforming old airplanes into livable spaces, enhancing their skills in unique design and functionality.
