The End of an Era

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elsergiovolador replied

17 July 2020, 10:08
If they could somehow harness these planes to fly low over the ground, we could have a HS2 but without most of the construction works. That would upset the donors, wouldn't it?
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WTFH replied

17 July 2020, 10:03
Originally posted by AtW View Post

Yes, MF is my witness

Did you clean the toilets there as well?
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AtW replied

17 July 2020, 09:57
Originally posted by WTFH View Post

How would you know? Have you ever been in one of them?

Yes, MF is my witness
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WTFH replied

17 July 2020, 09:54
Originally posted by AtW View Post

FFS, no point in the Concorde lounge

How would you know? Have you ever been in one of them?
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AtW replied

17 July 2020, 09:50
FFS, no point in the Concorde lounge
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scooterscot replied

17 July 2020, 09:10
But when 3rd runway?!

If they start digging now they might just finish in time for the end of the next business cycle.
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WTFH replied

17 July 2020, 09:04
They used to be the best for long haul with a good top speed, but they drank fuel compared to the 350/787 and due to the aircraft design, were difficult to have mixed class in the normal order - I seem to remember BA doing 3 rows of first, 4 of WTP, 4 of business and then behind that was economy. Upstairs was business as well.

I think the last time I flew one, I was in the back row of business. No peace from the economy noise.
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vwdan replied

17 July 2020, 09:03
Shame, can't beat a 747 but I guess their days are numbered.
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Scruff replied

17 July 2020, 08:52
One of my friends is a training Captain at BA. He got moved a couple of years ago from 747's to 777's. He reckons that the 747's are still Queens' of the Skies - comfortable, and 4 engine-security-safety. Lucky for him he moved in time...
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woohoo replied

17 July 2020, 06:24
Originally posted by clearedforlanding View Post

British Airways retires entire 747 fleet after travel downturn - BBC News

Really sorry to see these planes go.

Yep a friend a that used to be cabin crew with BA said it was the first she flew on and her favourite.
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clearedforlanding started a topic The End of an Era

17 July 2020, 06:14
The End of an Era

British Airways retires entire 747 fleet after travel downturn - BBC News

Really sorry to see these planes go.
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