Nuclear-powered flying hotel promises to can keep your head permanently in the clouds

Forget brief trips to space – a nuclear-powered flying hotel promises to can keep your head permanently in the clouds.

The high-flying Sky Cruise concept sees a gigantic airplane able to be constantly airborne – with up to 5,000 guests arriving by passenger planes that dock with it.

With a small nuclear reaction powering the engines, the vehicle would be able to stay in flight for several years at a time.

If wanting to check out a nearby destination, guests simply hop on a flight to travel back to Earth.

Berlin-based science enthusiast and video producer Hashem Al-Ghaili created a realistic vision of the idea, which was originally conceived by concept artist Tony Holmsten.

Hashem explains: “I believe the current flying experience has become tiresome and outdated, and it's time for new innovations that can make our flight experience more comfortable. Hence, I imagined a world where flying from one place to another turned into a joyous experience rather than fighting for leg space.

“I was searching for a 3D model that features a futuristic design of an airplane, and came across this 3D model by Alexander Tujicov. It's based on an earlier design created several years ago by Tony Holmsten.

"I bought the 3D model and decided to animate it. I wrote the script and edited the video to showcase what it could look like in real life.”

Like a tradition sea-based cruise ship, guests can enjoy luxuries including a 360 degree panoramic platform, an entertainment deck, shopping malls, gyms, swimming pools, restaurants and bars, and theatres and cinemas.

There is also capacity for business events, meetings and even a venue for getting married.