[1][5][6] Diös was developing a concept of running hostels inside many different objects, including boats, trains and lighthouses.

[2][7] In December 2007, the municipality of Sigtuna granted him a building permit to establish a hostel within the aircraft at the entrance to the airport.

[1][2] Following a restoration that began in January 2008 and cost the equivalent of more than US$3,000,000, the aircraft was towed in Summer 2008 to its new permanent location[1][2][8] on a grass-covered mound outside the airport's perimeter.

[10] At its permanent site, the aircraft was mounted on a concrete foundation, and its landing gear was secured in two steel cradles.

[4] The owner began taking bookings in late 2008, and officially opened the transformed aircraft as "Jumbo Hostel" on 15 January 2008.

[2][7][10] The former first-class area at the front of the aircraft has been converted into a cafe that serves breakfasts, snacks and light beverages.

[2][9] Outside, the left-side wing has been converted into a patio and observation deck,[2][7] from which aircraft moving along a nearby taxiway can be spotted.