Farewell Queen of the Skies - 747

After 33 years of flying millions of our customers around the world, the Queen of the Skies exits our fleet.

[@bradleywhite6902]

Please bring one back please......... like if agree

[@Johnny-um7cr]

They should bring it back

[@PhoneItPro]

Bradley White yes atlesst do a super final flight

[@sharko4093]

Well, your wish is possibly being granted after a year my friend. Bring Our Birds Home is raising funds to bring all of ANZ's classic aircraft back to NZ to be kept in a museum looking nice and shiny with their classic colours. These aircraft include a Lockheed Electra, a DC-8, a DC-10, a 737-200 and a 747-400.

[@sharko4093]

Wut

[@alexandersharp2968]

Bradley White I think I can

[@Rootjecatootje]

So yeah, I cried. This will forever be the most beautiful aircraft of all times.

[@ThisishowIsurf]

same i cried too

[@LowBudgetKiwi]

Whenever I fly, I always try to find a flight that uses a 747, won't be able to do that from Auckland now. She's a beautiful, elegant aircraft. The departure of the Queen from the Air NZ ranks was a very sad day for many people, and not just enthusiasts like me who absolutely love this aircraft, but for a lot of people who have ever flown on one. I think it's a real shame Air NZ decided to switch their long haul to a 777 only fleet. I think one or two 747-8 Intercontinentals would have been great to see and they would certainly have looked awesome carrying the Koru wherever they went...

[@patrickzohl1373]

True they should buy some 747-8

[@AvgeekCarGeek]

One 747-8 in the all black livery. And the 2nd in the black and white would look amazing

[@MilanCruz]

+Matt Gibby oh amazing

[@sharko4093]

What? Air NZ never had A380's. Have you been drinking lately?

[@PhoneItPro]

Owen Mitchell I never got the chance to fly on one :(

[@Sea-mi8df]

People arrive and departure, they may have a bad or good nature, but our queen of the sky is always trustable. It is not dead, it is not gone. It’s still with us, she is in all of you that loves the 747, it is also still in the pilot's heart. The queen may be physically gone, but mentally still with us. She might be old, but her inside is prettier than any new Thank you, queen, you served us well, and we will miss you

[@Sea-mi8df]

747's are getting retired, but their name is still being remembered. I am certain nothing in this world is able to replace this beauty, how her large flight deck instrument is out, how her large wings produce lift as she soar through the skies, she is not able to be replaced. If airliners thought about passenger's feeling rather than profit, they will keep this lovely. from the young girl when she first entered, to today's beauty queen, she ruled the skies for 33 years, viewed 77 billion miles below her. She was beautiful, and she will stay beautiful for ever.

[@justmadeit2]

My Dad worked for Air New Zealand. The 747s were legendary

[@Videospotter]

Beautiful and sad Video. In November I'm on the last MD-11 Pax Flight (KLM) in history. Also very sad :-(

[@tee2359]

Thank you for flying my grandmother to her destinations safely ❤ Queen of the skies

[@johneddy98033]

This clip is a great way to send the incomparable Boeing 747 off in style. THANK YOU FOR YOUR FINE JOB B747.

[@KingHarlaus1]

1:10 beautiful landing!

[@tairichard6933]

Farewell 747 you are indeed the Queen of the Skies. Glad I got to fly on one a few times :-)

[@malcolmkerny]

having lived in the UK for most of the 90's spent a bit of time on NZ001 & NZ002 via LAX, she was a true beauty. Loved the old teal livery too always made us smile when we got to gatwick or heathrow. Yes, we are old enough to remember Air NZ being based at Gatwick too before the move to LHR

[@Theawex]

Sad to see these beauties go :(

[@cesarpalmos8235]

Watching that air plane land is so unbelievably graceful and soothing.

[@fabcap8921]

good bye queen of the skies, good bye legend of the skies :')

[@dean7045]

I TRAVELED NUMEROUS TIMES ON ANZ 747 IN THE 80S AND 90S. GREAT AIRLINE. I TRULY LOVE THE BEAUTIFUL BIRD THAT IS KNOWN AS QUEEN OF THE SKIES.

[@tobycorbett3136]

Bye 747. (He says crying). ):

[@robosborne7103]

I have many great memories flying on the Air NZ 747's!!! Service par excellence !!!I cant thank you enough Air New Zealand for taking me to the United Kingdom to see the great country my Mum and Dad come from !!!

[@blakeriley451]

I think where ordering a few 747-8s

[@AvgeekCarGeek]

+Blake Riley No

[@pfsan100]

It's gone, but not forgotten. Farewell queen of the skies.

[@Mr-man_png]

Who’s the king then

[@aviation3507]

The king was the Concorde and nothing will ever change that.

[@Joe-yz3uf]

@@Mr-man_png Concorde was the king

[@Hqmish]

im not weird but i cried watching this hahah i rid that plane 3 times in total and all were enjoyable friendly flights

[@jamieclumpas8545]

My eyes started tearing up too

[@MinhNguyen-pb5hi]

I was so sad

[@hmm5663]

Ham Da Man it's a fucking piece of metal

[@BoeingMAXGhanni-nx8co]

Ham Da Man what music?

[@maxsaviation9512]

@@hmm5663 not for avgeeks

[@lolsupboi]

747 will hold a place in my heart ❤️

[@Spencer-ty4sl]

salute to the 747

[@burnitdown5828]

😢

[@sebaplayz9999]

🫡

[@daverisgarage]

o7

[@Coconutisbored198]

😢😔😢😭

[@CB2C]

Please get a 747-8I, at least one.

[@schan2975]

Can't agree more. There's mo much difference between -400 and -8 so it won't take so long to retrain pilots.

[@the_alex_ellis_channel6923]

Air NZ chose the 777 because it is much cheaper to run and better for the environment (something Air NZ is very passionate about).

[@mtguy1233]

This video made me cry caio, CRYYYYYYYY. Becuase you know I am a aeroplane enthusiast as well as nathenial who watched the video like I did and a tear came through both our eyes.

[@sharko4093]

lol, you can't just buy one aircraft of that scale. Not worth the price and it won't work for routing

[@benjaminhawkins1026]

The_ALEX_ELLIS_Channel and the 747 is really a freight type aircraft so the A380 is more naturally aspirated for a double decker.

[@qiujason7207]

Who is watching this in 2024 seeing the queen of skies retire world wide from public transport😭 farewell!

[@andrewkyle0291]

Almost shed a tear! Farewell fair maiden!

[@jamesskilton5632]

There was no pressing need to retire them. The Boeing 747-400 is a great long haul aircraft - I think that Air NZ will regret their decision further down the road.

[@MinhNguyen-pb5hi]

They should purchase the 747-8i, that is more fuel efficient and has farther range etc.

[@aviation4lifenz132]

+mai nguyen yes

[@gmctech]

I cannot explain it but the 747 has always just made me stop dead in my tracks and stare in awe at it.... It is beyond a doubt the most beautiful plane to ever fly and just the sight of one gives me goose bumps and makes me tingle with joy. I see an A380 and it doesn't do anything for me... It just looks likes a deacying bloated whale carcass on a beach but the 747.... well it's just drop dead sexy. A few years ago I had the honour of sitting at the controls while in flight of a 747 that was enroute for decommissioning and I was floored with just how powerful she was and just how easy she was to fly and how she handled like a Jaguar.... not a sports car, but her power, responsiveness and agility was ultra refined and a definite cut above everything commercial. I'm always very sad to see another one of the true original pioneers get put out to pasture. What's even sadder is Boeing has even stated the 747 is quickly reaching it's end even within her own stable. Even though it was for only about 45 minutes, I feel special to have had to opportunity to be a part of the club, so to say, of pilots who have sat at the controls and manually flown this majestic plane.

[@robosborne7103]

Air New Zealand 747- 400's "Queenstown", "Christchurch" ,"Wellington", "Dunedin", and "Auckland" are the very planes that took me from Auckland ,New Zealand to the country that gave me my parents the United Kingdomon many occasions.Thanking you for the past now that we move to the future, Thank you so much Air New Zealand !!

[@Gerhardt_Is_PerthFect]

I have found memories of flying Air NZ B747s in the 1980s

[@CasuallyYobudwilson]

So majestic

[@ggardeazabal]

Great Videos and rendition... but I don't see a video of the flight departure from SFO... service during the flight... landing inside of the plane... and I don't see "water cannons" for farewell either... it's a sad moment... The Queen of The Skies" has been with some generations as the "Jumbo Jet"..until the ugly 380 is trying to replace it.. but thanks God there is 747-8i..Gorgeous plane...and 777 and 787-9...

[@GurpreetSingh-kx4zq]

Well now all 747-8's are expiring, referred as the "Queen of the skies"(which's sad) are being replaced with A380ies referred as "King of the skies".

[@haroldaranda8042]

Always a welcome visitor to LAX when operating Auckland-LAX-London and the return.

[@brianhogg9857]

Very sad flew on them many times and loved every minute especially upstairs. Was flying on the DC8 freighter MELB AKL one day and was called to the flight deck to see inbound 747 crossing 1 km away. Where is your camera when you need It? An iconic plane and always great staff

[@moiscotv]

well for when i return to NZ for a trip, ill fly an airline who has 747's. but anyway, over a billion km's Air NZ! thats awesome.

[@sydneybearslave]

It is sad to see them leaving the fleet but understanding the newer and efficient aircraft now available and the fleet revitalization that Air New Zealand has under taken is impressive.

[@leobenda4287]

nice- the video, the plane and the music

[@warthunderwithkiwi4953]

Farewell Qween of the skies we will miss you

[@alexandersharp2968]

R.I.P 747 I will still think of you

[@liamrichards3378]

NOOOO!!!!!😢😭😢😯😢😭😣🔔 DON'T LEAVE US QUEEN OF THE SKIES YOU WERE GREAT TO US BUT NOW YOU HAVE TO GO! Love you queen of the skies😘😘😭😢😣

[@thetrainspotterfromgisborn5929]

I still remember these planes. R.I.P B747

[@PhoneItPro]

Now that you have finished with it can I have it please? xD

[@bryanwestphal8703]

Never forget this beautiful aircraft, the 747.

[@TheTriplc]

Ever since 1981, these beautiful manufacturing icons have been climbing under the Air New Zealand livery, they helped the airline gain for what it is today, the Queen of the skies sets off to a journey of which it will never return, 𝐺𝑜𝑜𝑑𝑏𝑦𝑒, 𝑄𝑢𝑒𝑒𝑛.

[@TheVineyarder]

how sad... gorgeous video,and an excellent airline

[@willwaters8553]

RIP Boeing 747. You will forever hold a special place in my heart 😥😥

[@alice_air_8875]

Aotea Tainui Tearawa Tokomaru ...They are nostalgic. When starting the engines at the same time as QF's 747 and CX's L-1011, those RB211s would roar over 10 times.

[@gamerox2215]

I flew on there last 747-400, It was just like new

[@jamiewright913]

Please get new 747's!

[@thetoasterhead4392]

There's no demand for it as the 777 and 787 are doing are much better job. But air NZ might be getting some A350's

[@Kristopia.23]

@@thetoasterhead4392 Really?

[@Jbscddnz]

747 is amazing. Sad to see it go. At least there is the 747-8 (the new one)

[@willyrides2012]

Thanky you 747. You have a place in my heart (shared breath, maori style).

[@neilsunn]

To me, she still queen of the air. Her form is a work of art.

[@renatacantoregross6283]

What a blessed aircraft !

[@sebastianbangheri6311]

I flew on one of these when i was young:-)

[@charlienorton2337]

I am so lucky to have flown on one from sfo to Auckland :D

[@oscarphuaweijieweijiephuao7468]

Hello Air New Zealand Don't Say Farewell Queen of the Skies

[@theatomicman9530]

I wish it was in a museum

[@aviationmd]

Cj Johnboy true

[@antonius2093]

Farewell😢😭you were the greatest plane on the fleat

[@KyokoKirigirie]

I Cried Watching This Because of the music. Also because of the 747 exiting the fleet. May you fly in peace :'(

[@clairebearxo3095]

Seeing the plane like this 🥺

[@EmmaDoolanMakeup]

Please get a 747 now❤❤❤❤❤

[@anzacaiono7347]

Sad I used to travel on this plane I missed it

[@evelinvanhien2426]

I loved the 747... Snif...

[@arlonmacasinag6075]

1:17 your old colors were perfect for the 747 Farewell from the philippines

[@A6kilr]

747 You Have Served Us Well We Salute You As We Say Our Goodbyes

[@vivekpilot]

Tears in my eyes...

[@willmacdonald5215]

I watch this 4 times a day

[@LiamMorgan-c5b]

I still miss this today my favourite flight I ever took

[@obamareloadsyt629]

I didn’t even know we had a 747 and seeing this makes me sad

[@caravanstuff2827]

In a time when the tail emblem was universally recognized...not like to day's garbage!!.❤️🇳🇿

[@overkill941]

I have been on the 747 twice as a kid. Quite sad to see it go.

[@anillataprasad5987]

beautiful video 🙏🙏🙏

[@nethnaphaung3506]

So many airliners don't use Boeing 747 anymore

[@darksentinelmx]

Good bye 747- ANZ =(

[@Jbscddnz]

Please bring it back. i have never had a chance to fly on one.

[@chick915]

Goodbye, and thank you!

[@marianocalzada6472]

My fav plane, I still fly with the 747 800 that Lufthansa has from Frankfurt to Buenos Aires, love that plane to pieces =) I refuse to fly the 380, too much people, some airports aren't even ready to handle that amount of passengers; The Dreamliner its a good option, the 350 as well. But this is my humble opinions not being an expert, just from the view of a passenger.

[@h0t_bacon144]

Farewell our new zealand queen of skys we will NEVER forget you😭😭😭😭

[@user-ge7wf5ov9f]

the queen of the skies :(

[@AliAhmed-yz8qo]

Give that plane to Pakistan International Airlines. Like we desperately need it!

[@evansmith1920]

I."I cried

[@kianhunter1749]

I'm gonna miss that plane 😢❤️❤️ #747

[@p4m209]

I flew on one of the anz 747’s Loved it Rip 747

[@hsi__8786]

It always has to be the queen of the skies

[@shaunmacredie]

Very cool.. any idea what happened to this aircraft?

[@ianajohna9216]

She will remain "The Queen"!!

[@rainbowbunny1234]

Feel well I miss you so much😢 Why did you have to leave us in New Zealand 747

[@Suursaadik]

Nice video! :-)

[@hyonker2134]

This is very sad, especially if you are a Kiwi and your country’s airline is giving up “the queen of the skies”

[@thallesjguilherme]

Amazing

[@allgood6760]

Thanks Air NZ ✈️👍🇳🇿

[@mickemike2148]

747 is the mother of all jumbos!

[@seancreedon4998]

Queen of the skies, always wil

[@Premiumvip12]

You should get another one Edit : farewell queen of the skies

[@ksaurus3525]

I never got to go on it since I am in Wellington and only going to a new country in 4 days for the first time

[@FnFstudios761]

The 747 wasnt just a Plane it was a Queem *A Queen Of The Skies❤*

[@OvercookedSteak]

I will miss this thing.... :'(

[@EdmontonRails]

It's not that the 747 was no longer good enough, it's that our rapidly declining civilization was no longer good enough for the 747. It was created for a time in which aircraft were built by engineers and operated by people who took pride in giving wings to the public masses. It is simply too good of an aircraft for the modern era of airlines seeking to sell less tickets at higher prices.

[@petergleeson2664]

I will Never Forget You, you will always be by my side till the day I day. - 747 Queen of the Skies

[@Muhaimin47busfan]

I miss Boeing 747 well I'm also A big fan of 747

[@electrolux333]

Very sad to see the 747 go, Just like our arahura cook strait ferry best ferry we had and air craft.

[@danbullock2924]

Bring back the 80's livery.

[@owenlai1786]

RIP 747 farewell😭