The End Of The Boeing 757-300 For Icelandair

[@louiswendt4371]

That’s incredibly sad - We will remember you 757-300!! 😢😢🙌🙌

[@DjDenKot]

😔

[@sebastianfloyd372]

They should be converted into freighters or Combis. Not scrapped. I’ll scrap the scrappers if they scrap them

[@finlaymorrison1838]

The 757 is weirdly one of my most flown aircraft. So sad to see them disappearing

[@sebastianfloyd372]

They should be converted into freighters, not scrapped. I’ll scrap the scrappers if they scrap them

[@sequoyayosemite2771]

B-757 She is arguably the best aircraft ever built by Boeing She was powerful, very stable, and solid Loved by pilots, and cabin attendants

[@77GolfXray]

I will never understand why Boeing stopped making them. I bet they regret the decision now that all the airlines are replacing it with the A321.

[@ZRHTrainspotter]

I remember seeing Icelandair’s 757-300 in Zurich some times. You will be missed 😢

[@taridean]

My first time flying on a Boeing 757 WAS on Icelandair's 300 with the tail number TF-FIX from London Heathrow to Keflavik back in 2008. Funny enough, the second ever video I uploaded on my channel 16 years ago was from aboard that very aircraft. Happy to have captured moments on that Flying Pencil. Gonna miss them.

[@FastGuy1]

I flew on one in June, 2023 from Boston to Reykjavik departing at 12:35pm.. a memorable flight

[@ucube33]

I flew the -200 version this summer and it was a lovely ride. Much nicer than the Max-flight I had to endure before the 757-flight.

[@iceman9678]

757 was in a class of its own

[@chromebomb]

REST IN PEACE Iceland Air 757-300 I will ALWAYS LOVE YOU

[@georgehoward9718]

Yes it is a beautiful plane. Wish Boeing would come up with a new 758-200/300

[@ABDULLAH-789-h2d]

but it would be inneficcient

[@DC-id2ih]

Yep I always thought the B757 was a great looking aircraft.....there's just something about its overall proportions that seem perfect!

[@enderbeam8089]

How so?​@@ABDULLAH-789-h2d

[@andrelam9898]

I flew with Iceland Air a couple of times from YYZ to AMS. With that carrier I had the first experience of flying over the Atlantic with a narrow body aircraft. I have become a fan. I like the smaller aircraft from both the pre and post flight experience. With check-in, boarding, exiting the plane, getting through customs and then getting luggage. All of those steps are just less busy than in the days when most cross Atlantic flights were big wide body jets like the 747's. 3-3 seating also feels less busy than the larger number of seats together in the middle of the big wide body jets. I was bumped to Saga. When Saga first came out, the Lie-Flat seats were only just starting to get deployed widely. Iceland Air's significantly lower cost than business class with legacy carriers made it competitive. Today is feels more like a really good premium economy. Far more comfortable than coach for long hall. When flying YYZ -> KEF - AMS, the flights are never longer than 6 hours so the comfort of a good premium economy is just fine. It would be lacking a bit comfort if flying from DEN or SEA. Over all I've had really good experiences with my flights. The crew both on the plane and those on the ground have been exceptionally friendly. I wish them well with their growth and I'm sure the new aircraft will be nicer than the old 757's. They were great planes for their day... but the world moves forward.

[@raymurphyii]

The 757 holds a special place in my heart. I so miss flying them regularly. So sad to see them go, and with Boeing in such a mess, I don't think we'll ever see another such airplane "star" again in my lifetime.

[@csk4j]

Great update on an iconic plane!

[@trainlad4524]

Devastating. Still one of the greatest flights I ever embarked on

[@guneyba]

Such an iconic aircraft and my favorite plane ever. RIP flying pencil.

[@101airbourn]

Sad to see another retired type.

[@edcola6671]

Adieu, Icelandair’s 757-300s. May your 757-200 sister ships, A321XLR and 737 MAX successors continue your legacy for decades to come.

[@ABDULLAH-789-h2d]

may 757 200 sister ships and 737 max 10 continue the legacy.....

[@TheLongislandlimey]

My first two trips to Iceland were on the 757-300 and my third was on a Max8. Glad I got to fly the 757 again after a gap of 38 years, (first flight was on a BA 757 in 1984 including a CAT3 landing at Heathrow). Will miss the old bird, always a good plane to fly on.

[@scpatl4now]

I love the flying pencil. It has such an iconic look. Delta flies both types (200-300). I will be flying the 200 for T-Giving

[@LindaAnderson-m2w]

Of all of Boeings jets the 757 is my favorite truly a great passenger friendly jet. Until one of my pals was involved in an auto accident, he piloted the 757 round trip from JFK Heathrow.

[@greghuang2314]

I've flown Icelandair six times in total and I've flown on both of their 757-300s! I flew TF-FIX KEF-JFK on February 16, 2016, and I flew TF-ISX on OSL-KEF in late May 2019.

[@alooga555]

The last 757-300 flight I got to fly was from Kona to SFO on United. That was nearly ten years ago.

[@DanT271]

I am sad to see any 757 going out of service hopefully they will be repurposed and continue flying Beautiful birds My favorite aircraft the 757 all variants

[@stradivarioushardhiantz5179]

Longest narrowbody cabin length

[@schalitz1]

I got to fly on the "flag" 757 twice. It'll always have a special place in my heart.

[@dudefjdfkhllkj]

Waaa! I flew the special livery earlier this year :(

[@mynintendogamingfeed5208]

These aircraft, should have been used until its bitter end; speaking of that, bring back the Queen of the Skies (Boeing 747) too.

[@reece77778]

Genuinely makes me so sad to see these two beautiful aircraft to go, Wish I had the chance to fly one of two ❤

[@leifoptional]

sad to see the 757-300 retire for icelandair. i do wonder what they will do to them though

[@sebastianfloyd372]

They should be converted into freighters or Combis, not scrapped. If they scrap them, I’ll scrap the scrappers

[@Biscuits_Gaming]

You will be missed 757 😢

[@EmilyURr]

Every release is a little masterpiece. Thank you for your hard work and love!🦧🐮🍕

[@williamlewandowski129]

I help build this airplane during my stint as a structures Manufacturing Engineer for Boeing in the 90's. It was a period of changing technology in which the airplane's frames, stringers, and skins assembly transitioned from being located and joined by huge amounts of large tooling to much more simply and accurately being mated up by common pilot holes (determinate assembly). Boeing did everything to attempt to drive down the cost of manufacturing this airplane, but was not successful, in contrast to their more successful 737. So when sales started to dry up, it was the end of the road. And the end of my particular job. But what a good looking airplane it was, even in pencil form.

[@jblyon2]

I flew on a Delta 753 this summer. It had been years since the last time I was on one, and there's a good chance that could be the last.

[@MZZY_Aviation]

The b757 is my fav aircraft and @Simple Flying how long is the Hekla Aurora still gonna fly?

[@ChrisCokeRobinson]

Best single aisle jet ever built..

[@Inflight777]

Thank goodness i got to fly their 757-300 last month twice. Delta should buy them.

[@taylorham4life]

Not worth having different engines, BUTTTTT come on United, Pick em up cheap.

[@deltafox757]

United would be a better bet, same Rolls Royce engines. Maybe, just maybe.

[@sebastianfloyd372]

Or why not Air Transport International or Northern Pacific Airlines

[@taylorham4life]

@@sebastianfloyd372 NPA is on true borrowed time.

[@nicholasmarshall9128]

This was a supeise to me, i never got to see an IcelandAir 757-300, especially in any special liveries

[@marv6017]

Very Sad!! 😢

[@gretareinarsson7461]

One of the most important airplanes in my small country history Unfortunately, the current ownership’s personnel policy is so reprehensible that I only fly Icelandair is absolutely no other option is available. Plus they are seriously overpriced.

[@danieleregoli812]

Certainly interesting to look at, but not very comfortable.... Few will miss the 753 in active service. I've flown a couple of long-ish sectors in it, and boy was it crowded and noisy!

[@fredericmarohn-bh4qr]

The 757 jets have had alot of years of service and a very dependable jet !! Its ashame it's the end of a age of a beautiful aircraft !! They are a very much used and age is against them !! Cost of fuel and repair is not cheap !! Remember this Jet for all of it's good and dependable aircraft the time is right to retire and move on to a newer Aircraft before disaster strikes due to age and alot of use remember all the good about this Jet !!!

[@patrickbirley8659]

Tarom a318 next 😭😭

[@eamonahern7495]

The more modern, longer range more efficient versions of narrow bodies such as the A321 LR and XLR, and the 737 MAX are taking over its niche. So it was inevitable.

[@MattTheAllertor125]

Well im a 757 fan and it just destroys my aviation mind.. what it used to be from awesomeness to then sadness like the 757 will be gone in the future :,( (Somewhat)

[@EduardGenardAndalis]

Whether I’m still alive or I’m might be dead someday, I’ll couldn’t experience these planes (especially to the one of my favorite planes; the 757 series) due to the fast pacing world. 😢

[@cabottaxi]

Can't be many of these about.

[@phuketexplorer]

Maybe the end for Icelandair, but no doubt all will continue flying for other airlines.

[@sebastianfloyd372]

How the A321XLR and A321LR are not long enough is they’re range they’re appearances and they’re not long enough to replace the 757-300

[@flyingmiran]

Where can I fly 757

[@ronaldcuieii8639]

I'd like to own one absolutely. What will happen to it?

[@rafaelwilks]

Nobody: Air cargo market: it's free real estate

[@zloinaopako]

As the Brits would say (brutally descriptively):”I’m gutted”.

[@jantjarks7946]

Too bad, I truly enjoyed them. But I guess the A321XLR will be a more than capable replacement. Still won't forget our lift off from Keflavik. 😂

[@malvinuku7878]

Out of curiosity what will be 767 replacement ? 🤔 A338/9s or 788/9s?

[@liambengif7663]

The 787-8 and 9 have been the main replacers so long

[@malvinuku7878]

@ and where are your sources ?

[@liambengif7663]

@@malvinuku7878 look at why the 787-8 failed . Japan airlines and others bought a ton of them to replace 767s , but after the 767s were replaced , no one bought any new 788s. Smaller NG a330s are also a possibility but so far it’s been small 787s

[@planesandcooking5142]

I flew on it 1 time PBI-EWR. I guess it will be sent to the USA and eventually broken up. Too old for UA to take it on now.

[@TFALC]

NOOOOOOO

[@Patrickair4444]

i guest will never have a chance to fly on icelandair 757-300

[@pomo87]

I'd like to point out that the 757-200ER does not exist. There are several MTOWs versions of the 757-200 though...

[@ChrisCokeRobinson]

Maybe some other company will pick them up

[@OliviaQaR]

Watching your channel is like being immersed in a world of creativity and inspiration. Please continue to entertain us with your talent and enthusiasm!‍♀️🥩🚌

[@nathanlembke9026]

What there still flying TF-FIX is flying from JFK-KEF rn as ICE614…

[@Ianmundo]

The new 737 Max-8 that Icelandair operates are trash, cramped cabin and uncomfortable seats. The 757s were the sportscars of the sky, sad to see them gone

[@skylineXpert]

Goodbye grandest pencil...

[@Terence-j2z]

This 757 is boing built aircraft.

[@chandrachurniyogi8394]

the B757-300 could do with a new lease of life . . . as a large cabin business jet for the charter market . . . Iceland Air should be retiring some of it's B757-200 fleet not the B757-300 . . . besides the B757-200 are even older than the B757-300 . . .

[@sebastianfloyd372]

Even the 757-300s should be converted into freighters or combis

[@liambengif7663]

And the fact that if Boeing kept making 757s they probably would never have any any of the max incidents or any of the drama only makes it worse .

[@MrSchwabentier]

They still would have needed to rework the 737 to compete with the A320neo. So why would the continuation of the 757 prevent the MAX accidents?

[@liambengif7663]

@@MrSchwabentierThe biggest issue with the 737 was that they kept the same airframe over and over, a low, old airframe, which they had to figure out how to put bigger engines on . Boeing could have easily made changes to the 757-200, including adding more efficient engines without ever needing MCAS due to the higher clearance height . An NG version of the 752 would be able to compete with the a320 neo (probably the 321). If they never discontinued the 757, they would have been much better off making a max version of its airframe.

[@MrSchwabentier]

@ a ng version of the 757 would be a A321 competitor but also only for the longer routes. But it wouldn’t stand a chance against the A320neo because it’s too big and heavy. There is a reason 737 and 757 existed at the same time. And while I agree that a reengined 757 would have been a good idea it doesn’t change the need for the 737 MAX. Except maybe the MAX-10.

[@liambengif7663]

@@MrSchwabentier Your correct. The 737MAX would still probably be made. And the issues? those are probably more because Boeing acquired McDonnel Douglas and all their cheap practices than because Boeing made the max at all .

[@MrSchwabentier]

@ probably, the 787 also had its problems initially with self igniting batteries if you remember.

[@enderbeam8089]

Boeing shouldve re engined the 757 instead, it would've worked out WAAY better!!

[@izzriin]

Flying pencil from Boeing (Boeing B757-300) is following the Flying pencil from Airbus... (Airbus A340-600)... 😢

[@wonderlustking6735]

Boeing dropped developing A321XLR competitor, now that they realized what a mistake that was - even if they were to start now, it would not be done before mid-2030s, at which point they might as well aim at 9000km+ range in a narrowbody. Many existing\former users of 757 are buying XLRs now, those who never had them like Wizz air are buying XLRs anyway to open new routes not accessible on a traditional A320\321.

[@Villa_San]

But at least they have the 200 but not for a quite long

[@airplanecrazylover]

nooooooooooooooooooooooo.... just noooooooooooooooooooooooo

[@ashho313]

Man there planes used to be cool

[@sayorancode]

as a very early (below 10) comment i can confirm none of the people who say 1rst are 1st the others i see don't say first

[@dankramm]

Delivery in 2029 💀

[@richardshiggins704]

Very sad . Might well find a home with DHL or other cargo airline . Then there is always Donald T who might need an upgrade for his ego .

[@ChrisCokeRobinson]

Very stupid Boeing for not improving and continuing production of the 757...

[@carlramirez6339]

I'm surprised they resisted the cost savings offered by the 737 NG and A320 neo family for this long.

[@MrSchwabentier]

Operational Cost are one thing, but you also have to factor in capital costs for the purchase of the aircraft. Depending on your situation it might be cheaper to keep using what you have

[@jamiesworld1690]

I meant the b757 is the world's most dangerous aircraft in the world totally outdated nobody used thrm mostly a350 abd b787 and b777

[@taylorham4life]

Hmmm someone needs some aviation education.

[@frutdafruit]

@@taylorham4life definitely

[@Plab1402]

Least bias airbus fan:

[@Cubingdash2020]

I saw tf-isx land at SeaTac for the very last time and got some amazing photos of it farewell the Icelandair 757-300 🫡