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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Travel
Helen Coffey

Take the red-eye: Airbus A380 plane to be transformed into hotel

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Avgeeks can soon experience the high life while staying grounded, as a former Airbus engineer is converting a retired A380 – the world’s largest passenger plane – into a hotel.

Frédéric Deleuze plans to open the new digs in a unique super jumbo jet parked near Toulouse airport, with opening slated for 2024.

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