Fly around the world in style on the 870 foot tall Aircruise luxury airship

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Thank you, Dave, for correcting the misconception about the Hindenburg. The doping compound on the skin of the airship was extremely flamamble. (If i remember correctly, it was the same stuff NASA used as solid fuel for the booster rockets on the shuttle.) Even after 60 years, a small piece of the actual skin of the Hindenburg (that was retrieved after the disaster) retained its inflammable properties and was ignited with a small static electric charge and burned with the same intensity, speed and orange flame that was exhibited by the Hindenburg during its demise.

Part of the tradedy of the Hindenburg is that it virtually ended the use of Lighter-than-air craft and the Hydrogen was not even the culprit. Immediately after they figured out the probable cause, the Zepelin company changed the doping compound without telling anyone what they suspected was the real cause of the disaster.

Has any of you seen the Goodyear blimps? There have been very few occurances of mishaps. Airships are considered very safe. This design of this airship is very interesting. And for those who are ready to step out of the fast pace of modern travel and enjoy a more leisurely trip, i would say that it would be a rather exciting method of travel.

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