Theresa Marryshow is an organic farmer on an unlikely mission.
See inside a Boeing 727 salvaged from an aircraft 'graveyard' and converted into a lavish Airbnb that starts at $438 a night
26.04.2024 - 09:55 / insider.com
Most commercial airplanes end their life in aircraft "graveyards," where they are disassembled and discarded or recycled.
Some, however, are rescued by entrepreneurs and repurposed into everything from hotels and restaurants to dive sites and art installations.
The latest converted airplane is a 56-year-old Boeing 727 in Bristol, England, that's been repurposed as an Airbnb and is now owned by British-Australian businessman Johnny Palmer.
Known as PYTCHAir, the luxe jet is already getting bookings into May and June.
Palmer declined to share with BI the cost of the now colorfully painted aircraft but said he got a discount because the 727 didn't have wings, engines, or a tail.
With or without wings, the magic lives inside the plane, Palmer said. It has a lavish interior previously outfitted by an ultrawealthy owner. Palmer said he has since restored PYTCHAir into a livable space with a kitchen, bathrooms, and bedrooms.
"We've treated this as a restoration project rather than ripping everything out and changing it — and why would you?" he said. "It's beautiful; it's totally raw 1980s billionaire kitsch."
The Airbnb requires a minimum two-night stay and starts at 350 British pounds — or about $438 — a night, so at least $876 for a two-night stay.
The website maxtravelz.com is an aggregator of news from open sources. The source is indicated at the beginning and at the end of the announcement. You can send a complaint on the news if you find it unreliable.
Top Autors
Popular Topics
forbes.com
04.05.2024 / 11:51
How Underwater Statues And Organic Farms Help Grenada Stay Sustainable
insider.com
03.05.2024 / 13:17
Unruly passengers have become more common, and many fliers are getting sick of it. On this flight, they cheered and chanted as a pair was escorted off after forcing a diversion.
Passengers on an EasyJet flight cheered, clapped, and chanted as police escorted two disruptive fellow fliers off the plane.
travelandleisure.com
02.05.2024 / 17:43
This Airport Just Took the Top Spot for Cleanest in the World — See the Ranking
Tokyo’s Haneda Airport has managed to snag the top spot as world's most cleanest airport.
theguardian.com
02.05.2024 / 14:59
‘You can walk virtually everywhere in England by using the train’: the man connecting rail-based walks
A British railway station can be many things. A place of tended flowers and toytown paintwork. A concourse of shuttered ticket booths and overpriced pasties. A terminus, a meeting spot, a gateway to escape. It can be heart-lifting or drab, bathed in birdsong or heaving with commuters. It can also be the starting point for a properly good walk.
forbes.com
02.05.2024 / 13:40
Visit Bata Shoe Museum’s Crime And Footwear Exhibition
Toronto, Canada’sBata Shoe Museum recently announced the launch of their new spring exhibition called Exhibit A: Investigating Crime and Footwear. It opened on April 18, 2024 and will run for a total of 18 months.
insider.com
02.05.2024 / 12:11
An airline startup with plans to fly A380s between London and New York made its first transatlantic flight
Global Airlines completed its first transatlantic flight with an Airbus A380 on Wednesday.
travelweekly.com
01.05.2024 / 13:49
Understanding Today's Luxury Travel Trends
Travel advisors report that the luxury travel market is booming. Among the top travel trends for these high-end clients are those that focus on spending time with loved ones, including Family travel (immediate family), Celebration travel, and Multigenerational travel, according to the 2024 Virtuoso Luxe Report. Active/adventure trips are also among the top trends reported in the study. In addition, travel advisors are booking more off-season trips and are seeing requests for cultural immersion. The desire for personalized amenities and services is also important to upscale travelers, say advisors.
travelpulse.com
30.04.2024 / 18:47
Turks and Caicos Shares Important Message to Visitors
Despite any recent perceptions, the Caribbean islands of Turks and Caicos are making sure that tourists know it is still a viable and welcoming destination.
breakingtravelnews.com
27.04.2024 / 08:57
UK Passengers to Turks and Caicos Islands Increase as March Sets New Record for Air Arrivals
Experience Turks and Caicos is thrilled to announce a significant surge in air arrivals from the United Kingdom to the Turks and Caicos Islands, marking a positive turn in our tourism landscape. While the United States remains our primary tourism source, the rise in visitors from the UK during the initial months of this year is truly encouraging. From January to March 2024, we welcomed 3,946 arrivals from the UK and Europe, representing a remarkable 105.4% increase compared to the same period in 2023. This surge can largely be attributed to the launch of Virgin Atlantic’s non-stop flight from Heathrow, London to Providenciales on November 4th, 2023.
skift.com
26.04.2024 / 18:29
AirAsia Group: Capital A Gets Set to Pull Its Airlines Into One Entity
Capital A has announced an agreement for the divestment of its airline business and the acquisition of AirAsia X, forming a unified AirAsia Group.
thepointsguy.com
24.04.2024 / 16:37
Hyatt’s Mr & Mrs Smith partnership goes live with more than 700 boutique and luxury hotels
Just when folks may have been wondering if Hyatt and its popular World of Hyatt loyalty program were losing some luster, the hotel giant's Mr & Mrs Smith acquisition rollout shows this is no hotel loyalty underdog.
euronews.com
24.04.2024 / 14:29
EU proposes youth mobility agreement with UK to help youngsters travel, work and live in both areas
The European Commission proposed on Thursday to start negotiations with the United Kingdom to allow young people to move freely, work and study in both regions after Brexit.