Could new pod plane concept change air travel?

Switzerland's Federal Polytechnic Institute has announced a fresh idea for air travel and transport that could put an end to hassles like long lines and overcrowded airports, reports CNN.

Called Clip-Air, the concept suggests the plane's flying component and fuselage become separate elements, allowing for them to be mixed and matched, according to Inverse.

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Both people and cargo would travel in capsules, which could be attached and disengaged from the flight gear as need dictates.

The Daily Mail is reporting that ideally, travelers could go through their entire journey without having to enter an airport for flight transfer purposes even once.

The developers also envision the pods being able to travel via road and rail, but acknowledge it could be a while before the Clip-Air gets the attention of the transportation industry.

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