Is it a good idea to convert old airplanes into hostels or hotels?
By Shavkat
@Shavkat (140119)
Philippines
June 18, 2016 8:36am CST
In this modern world that we live in, things change too fast. Coping up is the way to fit in. There is also a comfortable place to stay while traveling. I wanted to experience to stay in an aircraft that is being turned into suites. I had read that in 2008, a Jumbo Hostel is opened and it is considered the world’s first hostel inside an airplane. It’s an ideal place for travelers who want a unusual experience on a trip. What’s the most unusual place you have ever stayed at while on a trip?
Doug Lanksy of the Guardian tours the Jumbo Hostel, a conversion of a 747 into a hostel. After all, if you can't afford the five thousand bucks to sleep on a...
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
18 Jun 16
That would be interesting maybe an airplane hotel for the airport?
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
19 Jun 16
@Shavkat Yeah it would make sense to have some hotels at the airport! 
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@Shavkat (140119)
• Philippines
19 Jun 16
@infatuatedbby I do think it is also fine the airplane hotel at the airport.
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@jumpinjack00 (3054)
• United States
21 Jun 16
@infatuatedbby Many international airports have small hotels inside the transit area in the airport. They are so convenient. You pay for the number of hours you want to sleep or just relax. Usually 6 or 8 hours.
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@swirlz (3136)
• Philippines
20 Jun 16
I think it would look cool. But an airplane is so huge, where can they possibly put it? And even if they find a large space for it, don't you think building a hotel in a conventional manner would make most use of the space? They could build more rooms which in turn would make them more money.
@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
20 Jun 16
I think people who likes strange stuff or not so conventional stuff will like it!
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@swirlz (3136)
• Philippines
21 Jun 16
@Shavkat @jazel_juan I'm not saying that it's not interesting, I'm saying that the project would be too expensive for us to be able to afford to try it. And with the population density problem we have now (which high rises are suppose to solve), wasting a large lot of land to house a hundred of rich people for a night is not exactly ideal.
Okay, I'll try explaining in another way. Let's say that plane could be remodeled to have 100 rooms. If you take that 100 rooms and build it in a 3 story building, that building would probably take up 1/4 of the lot that the plane took up. So essentially, the investor would have to pay more for a lot to have the project developed, only to have 100 rooms to earn from. So, to make sure he won't lose money, the price of the rooms would have to be 4 times more than your average hotel room.
And I don't know how plane re-modelling works. Probably more complicated and more expensive than just building a concrete 3-storey hotel.
It's a cool idea, that plane hotel. But doesn't mean we should build it.
@Shavkat (140119)
• Philippines
21 Jun 16
@swirlz I am sure the owner or the investor would find its way to where should be situated. If they like the way it is, then things will follow after.
@jazel_juan I do agree on that. It is in the person how passionate to try new things in life.
@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
22 Jun 16
oh, i thought the hostel is built like an airplane.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
22 Jun 16
@Shavkat so, it was really an airplane with the looks of a hostel.
@jumpinjack00 (3054)
• United States
21 Jun 16
I agree. I think retrofitting older (retired airplanes) into a hostel/hotel is an excellent idea. I've read about a few around the world but have not had the chance to stay in one yet. Would love to try one someday. People would be surprised at how many airplanes are just sitting around rusting and rotting in airplane graveyards around the world.
For these airplanes to be converted, it would take an individual or company with plenty of money and imagination. I think more "Airtels" would be a popular place for travelers to stay who are on a budget.
Until I moved to the Philippines, I always stayed in hotels because my trips have almost always been for business. However, now my trips are for pleasure and my wife and I try to find interesting places to stay. One such place was a cute and rustic bungalow set in the middle of a lush property. Another was a private family house on a beach which was converted into a 5 room hotel. The family runs this little resort with such love for us guests. Another was set on a small natural park with bungalows and the main structure which is a 3-4 story hotel. The place was so beautiful and relaxing with nature all around us. A true resort without paying resort prices. They grow all their own produce and herbs for their fantastic restaurant. A slice of Heaven.
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@Shavkat (140119)
• Philippines
21 Jun 16
@jumpinjac00 Wow! You have different places and experienced different place to stay. I do think it would be nice to remodel aircraft instead of put them in the junk.
@Letranknight2015 (52079)
• Philippines
20 Jun 16
well, that is innovating. this would have been cool if this was somewhere in space. I've watch it and too freakingly expensive.
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@Shavkat (140119)
• Philippines
21 Jun 16
@Letranknight2015 It was really expensive to try. I hope in the years passed by, it would be affordable.
@epiffanie (11326)
• Australia
22 Jun 16
that would be very cool indeed to stay in converted airplane hostels .. Have the entire plane to myself would just fantastic! ;)
@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
22 Jun 16
I've not heard of this before, but then again I've not had the pleasure of traveling in Europe or other places other than the states and Canada. Sounds like it could be a fun idea, and I'd be willing to give it a try if it's not too expensive.
@Umesh_K (676)
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21 Jun 16
I havent tried anything like this yet, but truly it must be an awesome experience.
