Emirates introduces virtual views for passengers flying first class

For anyone who prefers the window seat to the aisle, this will sound plane crazy – the next generation of airliners could have no windows at all.

Emirates has unveiled its latest aircraft in which passengers flying first class with Emirates will be treated to virtual views, the Daily Mail reports.

Fibre optic cameras project the scene from outside, even to those sitting in the middle aisle. It means
travellers can have a ‘window seat’ wherever they sit. Emirates president Sir Tim Clark forecast that all passenger planes will eventually do away with windows.

This will make aircraft lighter – and thus more fuel-efficient – as well as stronger. They will be faster and able to fly at higher altitudes. Sir Tim insisted passengers who normally fight to get a window seat would not be missing out on the latest Boeing 777-300ER.