Why The Boeing 747 Is Being Retired!

[@navgeekaviation]

Thank you for watching! If you enjoyed the video then consider subscribing! Have you flown on the 747?

[@a320family6]

I love to watch

[@navgeekaviation]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@MerkyAviation11]

I've seen a couple but haven't been on one unfortunately.

[@telkiaj]

I saw one on the flight radar yesterday and today

[@edwardgeorge4881]

I first travelled on a 747 out of Sydney on a flight over the South Pole.

[@googlreviews7813]

Never flew on a 747, now I will likely never have an opportunity to do so. 😔

[@KCJJ1141]

When I was a kid I liked the chance to to layovers because it meant a chance to see a different airport, plane and usually meant more snacks!

[@K4Ediamond]

The first and only B747 I have ever flown on (D-ABVS) was recently retired. Sucks to see these iconic aircraft disappear from the skies. But airlines have their reasons for it.

[@neilpickup237]

I must be one of the very few who actually prefer to break my journey, and have chosen journeys with a connection over a direct flight, even when that meant an overnight stay in a hotel.

[@mahuba2553]

i guess less jet lag huh?

[@u.hinson6300]

I will never love another plane as much as the 747. Sad they won't continue it.

[@navgeekaviation]

I agree with you pal

[@u.hinson6300]

@@navgeekaviation Like you said though, economics change and everything always seems to come back in style, especially if new efficient technology and nostalgia drive the public's desire for it. 👍🏻

[@u.hinson6300]

@British Airways Boeing 747-436 yes. Always liked rear engine top wing look. Sleek looking place.

[@frilansar]

Love it how you become so engaged and lively while talking. Great video again! I remember going once and sitting in the tapering nose-section and finding it quite funny to be "arriving before the pilots" up above and behind. Can I ask about your excellent dialect. I can't really place it, well British obviously, but there is more to it.

[@navgeekaviation]

You mean right at the nose? That sounds like fun haha. I'm from Yorkshire - so I have a Yorkshire accent😅

[@samuelminkevich4017]

747 is my lovely airplane. i can't believe it The Boeing 747 Is Being Retired.😢 ❤

[@sithabelamandlawenkosiwodu6298]

Wish to one day fly on a 747.

[@PRCOM]

By far the Best ever aircraft iv had the honour to work on and fly. It was a engineer dream with just how straight forward it was with maintenance. I will miss it but never forget it. But with a fuel burn of 4.8 ton per hr (2.4 ton per wing, or 1.2ton per engine and that's the 700 model) it's not economical for todays demands

[@navgeekaviation]

So happy for you! Hope you continue to work on other aircraft

[@PRCOM]

@@navgeekaviation I'm glad u got to fly on it and have fond memories of it. I do appreciate and respect ur channel keep up the good work

[@jameshoyle5918]

The 747 has and will be my favourite plane. Have flown the 747 many times with Saudia and Air India on the 100, 200, 300 and 400 series

[@johnsharkey1980]

I flew on Virgin Atlantic Manchester to Orlando…I flew Pretty Woman on way out and Hot Lips on the way back, I’ll never get over looking down the aisle and being mind boggled by the distance….the worlds most beautiful subsonic passenger plane without a shadow of a doubt, the 747 and Concorde are in a league of their own

[@navgeekaviation]

Not too far from me then. I miss seeing the 747s at T2

[@johnsharkey1980]

@@navgeekaviation I live about 4 miles from Leeds Bradford Airport…we only saw her very very rarely…Wardair in the 80s for one year..British Airways in a flying visit to promote the runway extension, Virgin with their 1st ever 747 Maiden Voyager and then euro 96!…I’m just glad you got to see her so much!

[@flyowen0786]

Well at least the 747 is left undefeated, but sad she had to go

[@somewhatabandoned4175]

Boeing 747 retirement:SAD A380 retirement:not sad

[@a320family6]

Poor 747 and a380 😔😔

[@Linkpizzard]

In the memory of boeing 747 SALUTE FOR 747 NOW! SALUTE

[@AJ67901]

We'll see 747s for many more years as the remaining passenger versions carry on and the freighters will be around for much longer. You have to admit that Boeing had perfect timing and excellent design work in bringing this aircraft to market over 50 years ago.

[@johniii8147]

It’s a myth the hub and spoke model is going away. Vast majority of passengers traveling international still flow through hubs especially for long haul. All the major international carriers rely on their hubs. What has changed with smaller more efficient aircraft is they can profitably serve more, less demand market spokes from the hubs.

[@thenargles]

I've only flown on the 747 once. Before that I'd only ever been on 737s and A320s. But yeah, the 747 from London to New York (British Airways) was just wonderful. So much smoother than I'd ever experiences before. I suppose the bigger plane better absorbs the 'bumps'. By the way, I really enjoy these videos!

[@navgeekaviation]

That's very true! Thanks bro

[@charleswest6372]

Rode a 747 on 1980. Best flight ever had! We'll miss it

[@emmat6432]

its probably gonna end up like the md11

[@CLT_Yudhis_10]

Me that never ever take a 747 : 🙂*can only smile*

[@robertsrt]

What’s up with that tail strike at 5:10

[@Star_Gazing_Coffee_Lover]

Lufthansa is reactivating two more 747 8s.

[@navgeekaviation]

Great to hear😁

[@Razorrrrrrrrrrrr]

What is the largest plane in the world called? 747- queen of the sky’s, But what about the a380? The king of the sky’s? The queen of not like other girl? The queen of thcccccccccccccccccc???

[@charfras4767]

As long as we don't have a world war which unfortunately seems more and more likely, jumbos will return due to slot restrictions at LAX, SFO, MIA, JFK, LHR, CDG and throughout southeast Asia. This is the result of more and more countries entering the flight age and airports have slot space limitations at airports and air space limits surrounding them. LAX and LA airspace can handle so much traffic. The main catalyst is China, India and other southeast Asia countries having more modern airports. But a war with China and Russia would delay such a need. To from Pandemic and then a major war will hurt aviation to unbelievable levels. Also the crap going on in the US with bordering on communism would put a wrench into the return of jumbos. This world and aviation is a scary place with a fucked up US government led by fascist leftists.