Futuristic glass SkyDeck offers aeroplane passengers incredible 360° views from their flight

The incredible invention is like something from a science fiction film giving travellers an out-of-this-world experience

A glass pod on the top of aeroplanes may soon be able to offer fliers amazing 360° views as they travel.

The exhilarating futuristic flight experience will allow passengers to see all round their craft in complete safety during their flight - offering views of the sky that usually only pilots have a glimpse of.

The SkyDeck platform is reached on the craft by either stairs or a lift, and their seats will be able to rotate in whatever direction they wish to look.

The invention is from Windspeed Technologies , based in Washington, USA, which has filed a SkyDeck patent application after working on it for more than a year.

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The company's website explains that when installed in planes, it would be possible for airlines to charge extra for the premium seats.

Premium passengers: Access to SkyDeck will be via stairs or a lift

"The SkyDeck can be installed on a wide variety of aircrafts, ranging from wide-bodies to smaller executive jets.

"Current in-flight entertainment offerings have not changed much over the decades. We wanted to come up with a product that would provide a higher level of entertainment to reduce the boredom of long flights."

Future fliers: Windspeed Technologies have been working on the project for more than a year

Although there were concerns about SkyDeck's potential interference with the aircraft’s tail performance, studies have led them to favour that a teardrop canopy design and engineering the optimum height of the canopy.

"In addition since the SkyDeck will generally be positioned towards the rear of the aircraft, additional fuel burn due to any added drag will be small to negligible."

Room to move: SkyDeck may have two seats, or more stacking in larger aircraft

The SkyDeck will also be built to withstand any errant birds that hurtle into it.

The firm’s CEO Shakil Hussain told Robb Report : "The concept attracted a lot of attention at the recent conference of the National Business Aviation Association, in Las Vegas.

"A large aircraft manufacturer in Europe plans to start offering the SkyDeck to potential customers soon."