Tag: Boeing 747
Have you seen this great picture of the first Boeing 747 to land in Sydney?
Australian people are very cognizant of aviation, because it is really the only way to get out of...
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Does anyone remember the original Boeing 747 jumbo jet?
The Boeing 747, which was nicknamed the jumbo jet, first flew on 9 February 1969. This long range...
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Inaugurals, Babies, Hijacks, Tragedy: the remarkable story of a Pan Am Boeing 747
The Boeing 747 and Pan American are intrinsically linked, as there would have been no jumbo jet...
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Wow! The American Airlines Boeing 747 had the best coach lounge ever!
American Airlines featured both a first class lounge and a coach lounge on their Boeing 747...
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Remember the longitudinal galleys on some Boeing 747 aircraft?
When you board a flight, you virtually always enter through the galley. This is usually located at...
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New Perk for Delta Cardholders, Why Airlines Avoid Tibet, and a Regal Departure for the Queen of the Skies
Here is the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I found enjoyable or useful and hope you do, too!
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Remember when Qantas planes had iced water fountains and shaver bars on board?
My father trains thoroughbred race horses and has done for almost all of my life. Once he had some...
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Have you seen these vintage British Airways seat maps from 1988?
Those with long memories view the flights of yesteryear through rose tinted glasses. They speak of...
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Wait, what?! Philippine Airlines had actual beds upstairs on the Boeing 747?
When Philippine Airlines decided to replace their Douglas DC-10 fleet, they selected the Boeing...
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Do you know you can tour the British Airways Landor Boeing 747 in April?
Once upon a time, British Airways painted one of their jumbo jets in a heritage livery. This...
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