A Zeppelin airship piloted by a German over London skies? The sepia image of 90 years ago turns real once again, this time, as a tourist cruiser over the capital.

Britan's first ever commercial airship, the 246 feet (75 metre)-long Star Over London airship, sponsored by Stella Artois, began flights over London Monday in perfect viewing weather.

Passengers will be able to take to the skies in the airship, which is longer than a jumbo jet, until Aug 21. Tickets are priced from 185 pounds ($370) for a half-hour flight to 360 pounds ($700) for an hour-long trip.

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