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Topic: Blimp travel might be making a come back
Rock Joined Thu 10/09/08 Posts: 21250	Fri 05/28/21 01:44 PM
http://www.fodors.com/news/airlines/blimp-travel-might-be-making-a-comeback-soon-seriously

Rock Joined Thu 10/09/08 Posts: 21250	Wed 06/02/21 03:29 PM
http://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/travel/airlander-10-eco-friendly-airship-aims-to-operate-flights-by-2025-1.1230873

catinidaho Joined Fri 10/24/14 Posts: 10640	Wed 06/02/21 03:36 PM
All I ever think about, is the movie Black Sunday.

Rock Joined Thu 10/09/08 Posts: 21250	Wed 06/02/21 10:15 PM
A black Sunday event, is far less likely in current times, than when the 1977ish(?) movie was filmed.

Tom4Uhere Joined Sat 12/17/16 Posts: 16240	Wed 06/02/21 10:33 PM
With carbon fiber technology, gondolas could be very light comparerd to those used in the blimping heyday. The only problem I see is the fact people (in general) are in a rush most of the time. It would be great for a vacation trip but I don't see it used much for business trips. Probably cheaper than flying but much slower and lower. You don't see Goodyear making tire deliveries coast to coast with a blimp.

Rock Joined Thu 10/09/08 Posts: 21250	Thu 06/03/21 09:52 AM Edited by Rock on Thu 06/03/21 09:53 AM
Oh, I agree. Perfect for vacations. If memory of aviation history serves me, it took at least four days to cross the Atlantic between Europe and the U.S., during the heyday of dirigible travel.

Tom4Uhere Joined Sat 12/17/16 Posts: 16240	Thu 06/03/21 10:18 AM
Every so often on the coast, during festivals and carnivals you see hot air balloon rides. I think that would be cool so I can see the 'vacation/entertainment' value of offering Blimpie destinations as a vacation tour package. Plus, there's money in vacation tour packages. Just look at cruise ships.

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