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Airbus A380 gets unbelievable makeover for its Saudi owner
Back in 2007, when the Airbus A380 made its first commercial flight, it was obvious that this would be a toy to be snapped up by the uber-wealthy. Apart from its manufacturer, the european conglomerate Airbus, the people licking their chops at the prospect must have included chi-chi interior designers to the rich and shameless. The latest zillionaire to snap up one for his personal use is Prince al-Waleed bin Talal of Saudi Arabia — stop right there and listen to the sweet sound of boats aeroplanes being pushed out. Big ones.
The $300 million flying cigar case (usually a bit bigger than this one) is being refitted by a UK company to include: an onboard garage for the prince's batmobile lawnmower oh, alright then, car; a lift that drops all the way down to the tarmac and includes a red carpet with downlights that rolls out to greet whichever potentate is flying TalalAir; a relaxation suite that includes a marble-lined turkish bath and a scented wellbeing room whose floor is a giant screen that displays the earth below; a boardroom complete with touchscreens and technology that allows absentee conference callers to "appear" in person; and a concert hall complete with baby grand.
Upstairs are four bedroom suites and a prayer room complete with virtual prayer mats that point in the direction of Mecca. There are also an additional 20 sleeper seats of the kind you find in First Class on commercial flights. All this delicious opulence just begs the question — if this Airbus 380 were yours, what extras would you insist on having? Check the bonus image below.
Daily Mail Via Gizmodo
By Mr. Gumsandals at 9:38 AM ON 06/05/09
What extra would I insist on? Something that could shoot down whatever missile is coming at me from some guy who vomits when seeing such examples of conspicuous consumption and who has the means and lack of any moral convictions in carrying it out. Of course, this makes a nifty set piece for the villain in a James Bond flick.
By Nick at 11:07 AM ON 06/05/09
It's no wonder gasoline is so *#$(* expensive.
By steve at 11:08 AM ON 06/05/09
"a scented wellbeing room whose floor is a giant screen that displays the earth below."
hope your not a' scared of heights
By miles316 at 11:21 AM ON 06/05/09
We bought this for that spoiled brat by using gas like fiends.
By bdaul at 7:15 PM ON 06/05/09
Could you please add imagery that is even MORE difficult to view...perhaps more blurry or smaller letters? Thanks
By Chou at 1:29 AM ON 06/06/09
What a waste of money. No wonder Saudis are not creating enough jobs in their own country.
By Brie987 at 12:18 PM ON 06/06/09
Gross.
By Hired Mind at 4:17 AM ON 06/09/09
"a scented wellbeing room whose floor is a giant screen that displays the earth below."
Seems like a (thick) window in the floor would do the same thing...
By Vrmithrax at 10:49 AM ON 06/11/09
A window might work, but then you couldn't zoom! Think google earth in real time... lol
By Wheelybin at 4:26 AM ON 06/12/09
Do you have any viewable pictures of this idea?
By Blue Fine Catering at 7:28 AM ON 06/12/09
Gee... I wish I could actually see the pictures. Reading the image captions is sort of like a crossword puzzle; just keep working on it until I get something that fits.
By annsafron at 9:41 PM ON 06/12/09
Even without detailed pictures, I wonder how many people will starve or work themselves to death to pay for this toy. I would hope humanity is somehow going beyond this conspicuous consumption
By eldryn at 1:59 PM ON 06/13/09
Rip out the second floor and turn it into an oversized "Vomit-Comet"
By PISSED at 2:00 AM ON 06/15/09
I think that all the world's greedy CEO's should get a invitation for a free demo flight and then mid-flight it should just blow up and no questions asked. Repeat the process untill they are all gone !
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