Behold! A celestial apparition? Nay, verily, it is the world’s premier luxury abode within a commercial airliner’s fuselage.
A forsaken Boeing 737, once the pride of the now-vanished Mandala Airlines, undergoes metamorphosis into an opulent vacation sanctuary in the verdant realms of Indonesia—requiring not a shred of a boarding pass for entry. Poised gracefully upon the precipice of a cliff, the erstwhile sky chariot soars some 500 feet above the azure shores of Bali’s resplendent Nyang beach. In due course, perhaps mere months hence, this rejuvenated vessel shall be yours to inhabit for a sumptuous $7,300 per diurnal rotation.
Entrepreneur and itinerant virtuoso Felix Demin, alongside illustrious investor Alexander Lebedev, guides this visionary undertaking. Bali has thrice before witnessed Demin’s hotelier prowess, making him well-versed in the realm of luxury hospitality. Disclosing his tale to affluent observers, Demin recounted the week-long odyssey to transport and reassemble the airborne relic upon securing permits from local authorities. A true jet aircraft, repurposed as an opulent domicile,” he declared.
In service of its lavish transformation, the vessel relinquished its seating and aerial accoutrements, leaving naught but its stately shell (and the portholes) to remind one of its former identity. The minimalist design further conceals its past life. Renderings reveal an erstwhile cockpit reborn as an elegant lavatory, adorned with a circular stone bathtub. Within its walls, one shall also discover a culinary chamber, a dining alcove, an additional lavatory, and dual sleeping quarters.
Venture out to find a wing repurposed as a terrace, where companions may absorb the breathtaking vistas. An adjacent infinity pool and loungers invite contemplation of the boundless ocean. To further indulge esteemed guests, complimentary self-parking, unwavering Wi-Fi, and round-the-clock front desk service stand ready. Indeed, a helipad is even provided, should one desire to holiday with one’s personal whirlybird.
