A former Etihad plane has been converted into a luxury staycation rental, with rooms in the fuselage.
A video tour of the stunning accommodation in Tenby, West Wales, has gone viral on TikTok, garnering 800,000 views.
The Airbus A320 arriving from Cardiff Airport looks unsuspecting from the outside, but the interior has been totally transformed.
The open-plan living space is designed within the original fuselage: that is, the large outer shell surrounding the body or cabin of the aircraft.
A functional galley has been installed in the galley area, the cabin doors are fully operational and guests will discover Etihad and Air France branded storage, plus wheeled trolleys for the aisles. There is also Wi-Fi.
A former Etihad plane has been converted into a luxury holiday rental. The open-plan living space is designed within the original fuselage.
The Tenby property is available for overnight stays from £199 per night.
The aircraft has operational cabin doors, Etihad and Air France branded storage and aisle carts.
The toilet has been renovated to include a shower, while the living area is filled with light thanks to 26 windows (equipped with folding blinds) as well as overhead compartment lights.
There’s also an ‘Arabian Nights’ outdoor seating area with a desert mural, according to reports. What is traffic jam?.
The owners, apple campdescribed the unique stay, saying: “Welcome aboard our extraordinary Airbus experience, where the heritage of a vintage Etihad A320 merges with the innovation of modern living to deliver an unparalleled Airbnb getaway.”
Two single beds and a convertible sofa are installed in the fuselage.
One sink has been transformed into a modern shower with hot water, while the other is a normal toilet but complete with Arabic signage.
“This marvel of aviation has been carefully converted into a self-contained sanctuary that retains its majestic air travel charm while featuring comforts and luxuries for a stay that is anything but ordinary.”
The listing continues: “Upon entering you are greeted by an open-plan living space, cleverly designed within the original fuselage.
‘Here, two single beds and a convertible sofa bed promise a restful night’s sleep, complemented by the cozy atmosphere of a newly carpeted and fully insulated space, ensuring warmth and comfort no matter the season.
“The interior features a fully equipped galley, cleverly integrated amid authentic aircraft elements, including operating cabin doors, Etihad and Air France branded storage and aisle carts, combining culinary convenience with a touch of novelty.
“Our Airbus extends its appeal to the bathrooms, where one has been transformed into a modern hot shower, while the other maintains its original purpose, complete with charming details such as Arabic signage, a nod to its globe-trotting past.”
The exterior of the holiday accommodation in Wales retains the former Etihad aircraft structure.
A video tour of the stunning accommodation has gone viral on TikTok, garnering 800,000 views.
One person who watched the TikTok video tour commented, “It’s not a want, it’s a need.”
The listing adds: “The living room invites relaxation with a coffee table and Freeview television, all under the soft glow of converted overhead bin lights.”
The owners uploaded the video of the tour to their TikTok. @manzanacampingwith the viewer, ‘Georgie’, commenting: “I stood at the top of the aisle to carry out the cabin crew’s emergency exit actions.”
While another poster, ‘Sophie’, noted: ‘It’s not a want, it’s a need!’
‘Gems_adventuresx’ said: ‘This seems like a sick place to stay,’ while ‘Faye’ added: ‘I definitely need to book a trip for our airplane-obsessed daughter.’
The property is available for overnight stays from £199 per night and sleeps four people, with three beds set up inside. Visit applecamping.co.uk/all-units/apple-air-airbus.
