The 747, sadly. was on its way out anyway from a passenger carrying perspective. But the COVID-19 pandemic means that both KLM and Qantas flew their last 747 passenger services today. BA has grounded its fleet; they were due to all be retired by 2022, but surely they’ll never fly again now either. Virgin likewise have some and they’re also grounded. Who knows whether Virgin will fly again, never mind their 747s. Cathay Pacific have a few, but their fleet is also grounded...
Is this the end of the 747, so long a mainstay of long haul air travel? Maybe I’m being unduly sentimental, but it’s shame to see such a machine retired in such a fashion. It’s first commercial flight was before I was born; it’s been flying for over 50 years. :(
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Is this the end of the 747? new
Is this the end of the 747? new