Perhaps most importantly it doesn't rely on particular landscapes and can be constructed anywhere in a given city.

Traditional subway's biggest drawback is its high cost, due to the level of digging required in its construction – digging that can be cut back on with air rails, said Wang Minxin, BCAR CEO, according to a report from the Henan-based Dahe Daily.

Air rail is considered by many experts the transportation system of the future, he said.

If glass windows are installed in air rail cars in scenic spots, tourists can enjoy spectacular views of the landscape, which is why many tourist sites have already shown huge interest in air rail, according to the report.