It's a bit odd they abandoned it back then. Today, I don't think it would be competitive with jet travel. You're on it for so long, it's got the labor of nights in a hotel and many meals. Maybe it would work for people to enjoy the journey like a cruise ship?
People are trying to bring it back in the form of hybrid airships. In fact one of the Google founders had a hanger where he was working on one. Lockheed Martin created the technology demonstrator everyone is else copying.
That is applied towards cargo, but there are other companies aiming to operating cruise ships. I think cruising is the most likely market, while cargo will be delivered by SpaceX's Starship.
It's a bit odd they abandoned it back then. Today, I don't think it would be competitive with jet travel. You're on it for so long, it's got the labor of nights in a hotel and many meals. Maybe it would work for people to enjoy the journey like a cruise ship?
People are trying to bring it back in the form of hybrid airships. In fact one of the Google founders had a hanger where he was working on one. Lockheed Martin created the technology demonstrator everyone is else copying.
https://www.straightlineaviation.com/hybrid-technology
That is applied towards cargo, but there are other companies aiming to operating cruise ships. I think cruising is the most likely market, while cargo will be delivered by SpaceX's Starship.
I would do an air cruise. Seems dope. Small boat tho. 20k a head and I get to check out the machinery. Sold