Could you build a passenger version of this and run it up and down the west coast? (or trans-pacific?) Sounds like a "speeder" from Star Wars!
NASA (or atleast someone affiliated with NASA) seems to think there's some potential! https://nari.arc.nasa.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/IF...
The last slide shares conclusions: "Commercial ground effect planes will lead to more fuel efficient trans-oceanic flights. • Cheaper flights. • More accessible. • Less pollution. • Revolutionize aviation design."