[isamuel]

I don't know enough about the economics of freight shipping to have an opinion on whether airships make economic sense for that. But for passenger travel, I can imagine a high-end market for the wealthy. Don't think "cruise ships" — think "yachts."

[nradov]

Wealthy people don't want a "yacht" that can only fly in good weather. It's hard to see how this could ever compete with private jets. Maybe in a few tourist areas it could work for sightseeing tours as an alternative to helicopters?