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With air travel predicted to soon return to pre-pandemic levels, the industry
must reduce carbon emissions. Incremental changes are no longer enough and new solutions are needed.
Could airships reclaim the skies? Airships are positioning themselves as
sustainable upscale alternatives to passenger flights and sky cruises, and
some experts say they could revolutionize air travel in the coming decade. Airships present a distinctive luxury travel experience. Their large and
comfortable cabins, lounges, fine dining areas and panoramic windows offer immediate advantage.
Luxury travel company Ocean Sky Cruises is already planning airship
Superyachts of the skies Airship travel is back, reincarnated as a low-emission luxury alternative.
expeditions to the North Pole for 2024. With tickets marketed toward “true
pioneers of the world,” the company will make history by being the first to land an airship on the North Pole. The 38-hour journey will include wildlife spotting
opportunities, views of the aurora borealis, and onboard cocktail experiences. Also tapping into the luxury market is Israel-based aviation company Atlas LTA. Its luxury aircraft give passengers an elevated sightseeing experience from bird’s-eye view observation decks.
British manufacturer Hybrid Air Vehicles is behind Airlander, the world’s first
hybrid aircraft. Its latest iteration, fitted with hydrogen fuel cell-powered electric
