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Only 4 Airlines Still Fly Passenger Boeing 747s: Here's What A Premium Class Ticket Costs

Only 4 Airlines Still Fly Passenger Boeing 747s: Here's What A Premium Class Ticket Costs

It's rare to find a passenger 747 today, and the price to fly on one varies widely.

Daniel S Osipov 1 month ago
The Surprising Reason Behind Cargo Airlines Hoarding Aging Boeing 747 Freighters

The Surprising Reason Behind Cargo Airlines Hoarding Aging Boeing 747 Freighters

It will be a long time until the final Boeing 747 is retired from freighter service.

Daniel S Osipov 1 month ago
A Scrapped Boeing 747's Airframe Is Worth Less Than A Single Piece Of Its Landing Gear

A Scrapped Boeing 747's Airframe Is Worth Less Than A Single Piece Of Its Landing Gear

Commercial airliners are worth far less than you think.

Daniel S Osipov 2 months ago
Why The Boeing 747-400 Is Known As The "Heavy" Exception

Why The Boeing 747-400 Is Known As The "Heavy" Exception

Not much in the commercial sphere can hit the heights of the 747-400.

Josh Lamb 2 months ago
Why The Boeing 747's Upper Deck Hump Will Be Nearly Impossible To Replicate In A Modern Jet

Why The Boeing 747's Upper Deck Hump Will Be Nearly Impossible To Replicate In A Modern Jet

The 747’s hump became iconic because it solved old problems that modern jets no longer have.

Paul Hartley 3 months ago
Never Made: The Boeing 747-500 That Stayed On The Drawing Board

Never Made: The Boeing 747-500 That Stayed On The Drawing Board

The double-decker that could have been.

Luke Diaz 3 months ago
Why Lufthansa Is Retiring Its Remaining Airbus A340s & Boeing 747-400s

Why Lufthansa Is Retiring Its Remaining Airbus A340s & Boeing 747-400s

Lufthansa is on an ambitious path to ramp up profitability over the coming years and, as such, is in the process of phas...

Chris Loh 3 months ago
Former United Boeing 747 Literally Wedged Between Two Seattle Skyscrapers

Former United Boeing 747 Literally Wedged Between Two Seattle Skyscrapers

A decommissioned Boeing 747 will be suspended between two high-rise apartment buildings in downtown Seattle as part of a...

Chris Loh 4 months ago
How Much Does It Cost To Fly A Boeing 747-400 For 1 Hour?

How Much Does It Cost To Fly A Boeing 747-400 For 1 Hour?

The Boeing 747-400 is both more expensive and less expensive to operate than modern aircraft with fuel spikes adding to ...

Aaron Spray 4 months ago
Cool: A Former United Boeing 747 Is Now Literally Wedged Between Two Seattle Skyscrapers

Cool: A Former United Boeing 747 Is Now Literally Wedged Between Two Seattle Skyscrapers

A decommissioned Boeing 747 is about to be suspended between two high-rise apartment buildings in downtown Seattle.

Aaron Bailey 4 months ago
Here’s How Much Heavier A Boeing 747 Is Compared To A Boeing 737

Here’s How Much Heavier A Boeing 747 Is Compared To A Boeing 737

Comparing two of Boeing's most iconic airliners to one another.

Daniel S Osipov 4 months ago
The Last Passenger 747-400 in America End of an Era

The Last Passenger 747-400 in America End of an Era

For more than half a century, the Boeing 747 has ruled the long-haul skies. With its pronounced upper fuselage, four pow...

SF Staff 4 months ago
The Boeing 747‑400F's Incredible Cargo Hold

The Boeing 747‑400F's Incredible Cargo Hold

Exploring the design of the Boeing 747-400F.

Daniel S Osipov 5 months ago
How Much Does A Boeing 747-400 Cost In 2026?

How Much Does A Boeing 747-400 Cost In 2026?

The aircraft still surprisingly has some market value.

Alexander Mitchell 5 months ago
The Last Boeing 747-400 In America With A Passenger Cabin

The Last Boeing 747-400 In America With A Passenger Cabin

Only one US-based operator still flies the Boeing 747-400 in a passenger configuration: Atlas Air.

Simple Flying Staff 5 months ago
The Longest Nonstop Boeing 747-400 Routes In 2026

The Longest Nonstop Boeing 747-400 Routes In 2026

The handful of remaining 747-400s are set for a packed schedule as retirement looms.

Josh Lamb 5 months ago
Up To 17 Hours: The US's Top 10 Longest Nonstop Boeing 747 Flights In 2026

Up To 17 Hours: The US's Top 10 Longest Nonstop Boeing 747 Flights In 2026

Brace yourself: prepare for the longest Boeing 747 flight of your life.

James Pearson 6 months ago
The 5 Most Spacious Cabins On Boeing Aircraft Today

The 5 Most Spacious Cabins On Boeing Aircraft Today

Discover the aircraft that brought wide-body comfort to narrow routes, offering an intimate flying experience.

Jacob Johnson 6 months ago
Why In The World Does Lufthansa Still Fly The Boeing 747-400?

Why In The World Does Lufthansa Still Fly The Boeing 747-400?

Lufthansa, unlike almost every other airlne in the world, has been holding on to its old "jumbo jets." What's the reason...

Daniel S Osipov 6 months ago
The Common Misconception About The Boeing Dreamlifter

The Common Misconception About The Boeing Dreamlifter

Common misconceptions about the unique 747-400 LCFs are about who owns them, who modified them, and who operates them.

Aaron Spray 6 months ago