Boeing 747 Business Class on the MOST ICONIC Airplane!
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- čas přidán 17. 05. 2024
- Watch this video to see what it’s like to sit on the upper deck of a Boeing 747 in Business Class!
You’ll get a sense of what it’s like to experience the luxury that comes from being on the second level of the Queen of the Skies as we cross the Atlantic Ocean from Frankfurt to New York on a Boeing 747 onboard Lufthansa.
You’ll learn about why the Boeing 747 is such a special airplane, see the lounge in Frankfurt with its pretzels and comfortable seats, and see what it’s like to board the 747 using Air Stairs (!!!!), and then get a complete sense of what it’s like to fly onboard this truly remarkable plane!
By the way, don't miss our video about Lufthansa's 747 First Class!!
• Lufthansa 747-8 First ...
0:00 Introduction
1:49 Encountering the 747
3:11 Lufthansa Senator Lounge in Frankfurt
5:08 Boarding the Boeing 747
6:31 Going Upstairs on the Boeing 747
8:24 Departing Frankfurt
9:44 Lufthansa Business Class Lunch
11:58 Lufthansa Business Class Jebscore
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What I See (Instrumental Version) - Ray
Give Up (Instrumental Version) - Colbae
Firecracker (Instrumental Version) - Mr Kent & Ruby Red
Pain - Cushy
Eyes on You - A Month of Sleep
Lead - Farrell Wooten
Would You Be With Me (Instrumental Version) - Mr Kent & Ruby Red
Hungry for a Miracle - Zoe Goodman
Whatever You Say (Instrumental Version) - In Situ
Amazing (Instrumental Version) - Layn
I like when Jeb says “The basics”…as if most of us that travel in Scum Class know what is basic in Business/1st Class 😂😂😂😂
One thing about Lufthansa the meals in coach are EXCELLENT and the SERVICE is ALSO TOP NOTCH
I always fly Lufthansa to Germany from Florida I am planning the top level flight soon
At least hes not as conceeded as Sam Chue lol. I met Jeb one time on the Alaska train hes genuinely a really nice person. I wanna see Sam and his big bum review some back row seats on Spirit/Ryan air.
Is it just me or does someone know how all these ppl- Jeb/Sam/nonstop Dan/ trek trendy- all fly what appears to be business or first class like multiple times a week? Would cost hundreds of thousands of dollars a year.
@@mkinit Jeb has a corporate lecture buisness so he uses miles and buisness flights, Sam has 3 million subs and gets many flights for free for PR (notice hes not really critical in his videos) Dan from the few videos I have seen does divulge how he pays miles vs money but not sure if he has other revenue sources. I cant stand watching Dan though he just sounds way to gay and overtly conceeded so I don't subscribe to him. (im gay to and thats pretty bad when you cant stand how other gay guys talk)
Jeb: I flew a Pan Am 747 from LAX to Caraccas Venezuela. Back in the '70s, Pan Am gave the entire first class access upstairs for the main meal. Upstairs, they had legitimate linen-covered tables, china plates and lead-crystal goblets. The chairs faced in towards the tables. I had the rack of lamb, cooked on-board. So cool!!! So many american carriers figure you don't need "first-class" service when you are rewarded with giant seats. Recently, on my way to Chicago, I took American Airlines, first class. It was nice but nothing like a gourmet dinner served in style!
I enjoy your videos.
Marc
A few decades ago, my first flight on a 747 was on Continental Airlines departing Newark, NJ to Seattle, Washington. Truly an awe inspiring plane and I was amazed at how big these planes are. Best plane EVER!
Four year old, emigrating from Northern Ireland to Canada. Flew to Heathrow and then boarded a 747 to Montreal. I have always remembered it. A spiral staircase I was thrilled to climb and a nice lounge. That day, I had turned 4 and it was the first time I had been on an airplane. I was fascinated by that plane. Will never forget it 🌻
An interesting thing about 747s is that the “hump” size has changed over the generations on the passenger versions, but not on the freighters. Originally, passenger and freighter -100 and -200 versions had the exact same silhouette, only the lack of windows would tell them apart.
When the -300 and -400 versions came out, the upper deck on the passenger planes had been stretched by 7 meters. The freighter versions, however, remained the same.
When the -8 version came out the hump was stretched an additional 4.1 meters, but again, only on the passenger version. The freighter continues to have the short upper deck of the “classic”, leading to very different silhouettes of the -8.
By the way, the inly reason the 747 even has an upper deck is that Boeing was competing in the large strategic airlifter program for the US Air Force (the Lockheed C-5 won) and needed to move the flight deck up, so the plane can be loaded via the front, a feature that ended up making it a most popular freighter. Passenger airlines didn’t really want a hump and didn’t know what to do with it originally.
@Zakir Siddiqui What about them?
My father was a flight engineer on the old "classic" 747's, the 100 and 200 series, so we were lucky enough to go away with him on lots of flights. My first memory was back in the 70's when flew from Heathrow to Miami. Lots more 747 flights followed. A lovely aircraft.
And you probably were dressed to the 9's to make those flights back in the day. Unlike today's cattle car flights.
I worked for KLM for 43 years at Heathrow and my first 747 flight was on a BOAC 100 series from Heathrow to Kingston, Jamaica in 1974.
I still remember what a thrill it was boarding this gigantic Queen of the skies. Such beautiful aircraft. So sad they are disappearing.
Flying as kids from the east coast to Hawaii on vacation on a 747 in the 1970's. A spiral staircase led upstairs to a lounge. People were smoking and drinking, it was fascinating and fun for us kids. The Glory Days!
my first memory on a 747....flying as a load master on a factory freighter 747-400. I love it!!!
Jeb, you're absolutely right, flying upstairs on a 74 is something very special, almost feels like flying in a private jet...
I had the joy to fly a few times on the upper deck with British Airways 747-400, that was fun, besides the tiny lavatory 🙂
When my parents moved to Paris when I was in college in the mid 80s we got to fly business class over with them. I was really hoping we would be on a 747 but ended up on an L-1011. Great thing was that my parents, my brother and I were the only ones in Business class from Atlanta to Paris. Was pretty cool then. I can't imagine a Delta flight now that's not fully packed.
My first, and only, 747 experience was back in '85 when I returned from London to LAX on Easter Sunday. I think there were maybe 12 people on this enormous plane! I remember it being a super smooth flight. My fondest memory though was when the flight attendant first approached me and with a tray of beers ... she described the three beers available, then asked which I would like. Before I could answer, she said "oh, here - just take them all!" I was in college at the time ... pretty much thought I had died and gone to heaven! 😃
My first 747 fight was August of 1985, flying from Rome to JFK on a Pan-Am. What an incredible experience for a 14-year-old kid. My family and got bumped up to first class at the last second. In the 80's, first class was incredible! I had the first four windows on the left-hand side of the aircraft on the first level to myself! As soon as we got on board they served me champagne! Awesome!
Amazing first flight on a 747 was in 1971 on a United 747 from Detroit to Los Angles. I was 11 and actually got into the cockpit, thanks to the stewardess and got wings from the captain!!!! Never ever forget that flight!!!
I’m so happy that travel is coming back to life again after 2 years
Great post there Jeb! You are right, the B747 is one of the most beautiful planes ever manufactured. My first 747 flight was on a Qantas 747-238B AKL/BNE in May 1979. She sported the classic 70s Qantas livery and the crew wore the "Fun Jet" uniform, used on the South Pacific flights. Many fortunate years as a Travel Agent saw me on countless 747s all over the world, including the iconic Lufthansa, who used to fly the the SYD/FRA route back in the day. LH employed a B747 Combi (part freighter), stopping only at BKK en-route to FRA. My final flight on a B747-400 was with Air Pacific (Fiji Airways now) HKG/NAN in 2012. Sitting in the rear cabin on that service, she had the iconic rear "shake" following take-off, so you knew you were aboard a "Queen". I miss the 747 here in Australian skies. I concur, the A380 is not a "pretty" plane (apologies to Airbus fans), she looks purely "functional" to me, not a work of aviation art as is the 747. Thanks!
My first 747 flight was also my first ever flight! In 1989 I flew from Manchester UK to Toronto with Ward Air. Our seats were right in the nose of the plane, under the pilot. We joked we arrived at YYZ just before the Captain did as we were sitting ahead of him. Absolutely love the 747 & have flown in it many times since, in economy & business. KLM, NorthWest, United, BA, Lufthansa, Air New Zealand, Air Canada... So much love for these Jumbos🤗✈
My first 747 flight was on "Clipper Young Amerrica" on a special Pan Am flight from Washington Dulles for about an hour and return to Dulles in 1969. The 747 holds a special place in my memory because I met my wife on a Northwest 747 from Dulles to Seattle. She's from Everett, Washington, and I've been through the big Boeing plant several times.
I started flying the 747 in early 1990's. I did the trip every 3 weeks and always reserved upstairs exit seat 15A or B. I did this trip for about 10 yrs. After awhile I knew the crew and they knew me. Best travel time in my life!
…”criticism for a lack of gratitude”…. Love that !
Jeb, I absolutely love your videos as they are not only detailed and informative, but also fun to watch with extra anecdotes. My very first flight on a 747 was in 1986 from FRA to MSP on Northwet Orient. I was just 20 years old and flying by myself visiting my sister. As an airplane enthusiasts even back then, I was simply awestruck at the size of this aircraft. As a kid I was fortunate enough that my dad took me to FRA airport to the open visitor deck where I had the opportunity to see, hear, and smell all the aircrafts on the tarmac. That's when I caught the bug and joined the German Air Force to have a chance to be close to airplanes. Unforgettable memories growing up admiring airplanes. Thanks for all the excellent videos you produce.
The 747 was in fact the first plane I ever travelled on, back when I was only 4 months old from SFO to FRA on a Lufthansa 747-400. While not remembering that flight, I do remember flying the -8 with Lufthansa and watching the 2 beautiful engines during takeoff. I absolutely love this beast and have so many great memories involving her!!!
my first flight on a 747-400 was when i was 4, going from FRA to SFO which was a one way flight for me as i now live near SFO
thought it was funny how similar our two flights were :)
My first 747 flight was incredible! I'll never forget it because it was on N661US from ATL to HNL. This what right after the northwest delta merger so the aircraft was freshly painted but still had the Northwest white pod business class seats. Very surreal when I stepped on board again a couple years ago at the Delta flight museum. Awesome memories!!!
Another great video! I was 10 years old in 1975 when I took my first 747 - a gorgeous Northwest Orient flight from MSP to LAX. I still remember it. I also still remember the outbound flight a week earlier on their stunning DC-10 Srs 40. It was a red eye out of LAX at 1:55 AM, and they served a giant corned beef sandwich as the 'midnight snack' - in Coach! Like their old ad said: "Those who know go Northwest Orient!"
Cool
My first 747 flight was the first flight I can remember. I was flying at 10 years old as an unaccompanied minor from San Francisco to Seoul, Korea on Korean Air. Talk about an adventure! Great crew, too.
I flew 747 at age 10 too as an unaccompanied minor, my story can be found in the comments above
Jeb I started watching your channel a little over a year ago and have become a total Aviation enthusiast! My fiancé and I are taking our first 747 flight next month Chicago-Frankfurt flying Business class upstairs! All because of your videos! Thank you for introducing us to the Aviation enthusiast world!!! 🙂
Have a fantastic trip!!
@Jeb Brooks Just thoroughly enjoying and continual improvement of some kind of other is what counts the most. For instance, if YOU'RE thoroughly enjoying yourself, everyone will enjoy what you do.
I wrote a different comment here soon after finding your channel and after seeing many more of your videos
was going to replace it with this comment, but can't even find it now. Cheers!
@@GreenerGrass I’ll be doing the same this winter also with Lufthansa from ORD-FRA on the B747
Great videos, Jeb!
My first memory of 747 is a throwback. As a kid, we went annually to visit family in San Juan, Puerto Rico. TWA was always the choice and normally it was a 747 from JFK to SJU! I miss the 747 on domestic routes!
I’ve been lucky enough to have to have flown on a 747 countless times but my first memory is from 1985 being 5 years old with mum & dad flying on a Boeing 747 Singapore Airlines from Melbourne to Singapore-what an experience for a 5 year old watching a movie on board & with a big screen (back then) & the cabin crew made me feel so special & took me to the cockpit to meet the captain I still remember it so clearly .. the sheer size & magnitude of this magnificent aircraft is astounding ❤️ the good old days
Thanks Jeb for all your easy-going, not snobby trip reports! Also flying the 747-8 is amazing. Thanks for the fond memories. You do a great job! Cody- Missoula, Montana
Another lovely vlog, Jeb.
My first flight was from London Heathrow to Sydney, Australia, back in 1986. My father worked for British Airways, and was able to upgrade me to Club Class (business class on BA), for the whole journey. A mind boggling 26 hours, and 3 stops! Club Class was on the upper deck, and back then, it was a 747-200. It held only no more than 18 pax. It really felt like being in a small club, hence the Club Class name.
I loved my first 747 flight. I went from Rome to Frankfurt on an Airbus A321-neo and then from Frankfurt to Los Angeles on a 747-8. I flew on Lufthansa for both flights. I’ll never forget them
Jeff, your enthusiasm and excitement for travel is contagious. Thanks for sharing your many travels.
Congrats on flying on her. I guess my first flight on a 747 was when I first started working for Northwest Airlines back around 20 years ago. I flew from Detroit to Narita. I wanted to experience the Orient and though I didn't fly in business class to Japan, I was able to do it on the return trip. It was a trip I'll never forget.
In my opinion the 747 is the most beautiful looking plane of all time.
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SR-71 and 747
I agree 100%
MD-11 for me.
My first and last 747 flight was a 747-400 from KLM. It was amazing. The king of the skies. The sound is the best!
First 747 flight?
1988-1989 World Scout Jamboree in Australia. Born and raised in the better Carolina - South Carolina - so we flew from CAE-ATL-LAX on Delta. There we boarded a Qantas 747 to Australia, via Fiji. In the late 80s, they didn't have the range for non-stop, so we refueled at NAN and flew on to Sydney.
I'd flown to England a few times by then with my English step-father, but only on the old DC-10. The sheer size of the 747 floored me.
Also, this flight will remain as my favorite ever flight purser announcement via the plane-wide PA. From bow to stern, we were a plane full of Scouts and adult leaders. Just after meal service a few hours out of Sydney - that last meal before landing - the purser took to the PA to announce that we'd consumed all the food and beverages on board. Please don't ask your FAs for snacks or a drink - we're all out. You've consumed everything.
Plane full of teenage boys? Yeah... should've seen that coming.
I flew upstairs on a 747 when Virgin Atlantic had an economy cabin up there. That was pretty awesome!
BA too... I flew BOM-LHR on upper deck economy!!! 😋🤣
Same, lgw to Orlando, felt very rich lol!
Yep, I have flown the virgin 747 many times, only once upstairs and it was some experience! Miss them.
No way they had economy upstairs
@@TheHannes16 They did, 3-3 layout. I believe Rossiya Airlines in Russia outfitted their 747s in all economy, including up top. I’m sure you can find videos of that..
This proves that international long-haul travel is finally back! I would love to see an A220-100/200/300 or BCS1/2/3 from Seattle to Orange County with Delta airlines. It is a special flight because there are nonstop views throughout the flight if there are no clouds. Also, the Orange County airport runway is small which results in a considerable amount of pilot skill to be put to the test. I flew this same route but with Alaska, and the pilot told me that he was super close to going around at the end because of the wind gust.
My first 747 flight was on a chartered Atlas Air flight on my first deployment. It was awesome to see the North Atlantic from the upper deck and even ride jump seat for awhile!
Outstanding. I sat upstairs on Lufthansa from Orlando to Frankfurt back in NOV 2019. What an incredible experience.
I grew up in Anchorage, so these are very common to me. First, they were often used for the flights to the lower 48 when I was a child in the 70's and 80's and you always dreaded getting one of the middle seats. Now they are very common to see at the airport for all the cargo flights through ANC. It will be sad when they are no more.
Another brilliant video mate - that footage of the aircraft at Frankfurt Airport is simply stunning. A great tribute to the magnificent 747. Been lucky to fly the Queen many times but have cherished it every single time. Your assessment of Lufthansa is spot on. Can't believe they served that second lighter meal in a foil tray in business class.
Thanks, Dennis! Lufthansa isn’t what it used to be, but that matters a lot less with 747’s in their fleet!!
@@GreenerGrass that is very true. I've only ever flown lufthansa in 2019 and 2022 airbus 330-300 and 747-400 or 747-8 I don't remember which 747 tbh. First international flight outside of continental was great so I don't know if I just had my expectations too high for this last one.
@@GreenerGrass 747s are my favorite, too! Wow, did you see the first episode of the first season of Leverage: "The Nigerian Job"? Partially because of your extremely reserved attitude, after you showed the delicious food available in the 1st Class airport lounge in Germany, included in 1st Class tickets, before boarding a 747, 1st Class, and you chose to eat a pretzel, pure carbs that definitely doesn't taste good, I thought of that episode of Leverage
It's VERY good & available to watch for free on the completely free, high quality streaming service IMDb TV owned by Amazon. Near the end, of that 1st episode, when the team is walking & about to meet at their beautiful outdoor meeting place to collect their equal shares checks for their first job of ~$34,765,500 each, still wearing their super high quality covert, bone conducting ear buds, when their leader mentions that Sophie spent about $10,000 of their target sheister's bribe payout to buy some really nice shoes, the blonde (tomboy) Parker, says, "What's up with women and shoes? And Sophie says, "There's something wrong with you." Elliot says, "That's what I said." (Of course, there's nothing wrong with being a fearless tomboy, and nothing wrong with prefering to have the least amount of shoes because of it, it's an advanced quality, and there could be sentimental value to a pretzel, but I've already gotten the impression from your videos that you're so reserved, you hardly allow yourself to enjoy things.
So that's what I said about you, at that point..I mean there must have been at least a delicious croissant with less calories than that pretzel, the least healthy food there IS, (Google that), and no pretzels on Earth taste good. Why does a guy get to travel 1st class around the world who doesn't even allow himself to enjoy it? It's almost like you're not fully alive or something, allowing yourself to really enjoy the possibilities.
Maybe, if you watch a few 1st class flights & 1st class sleeper-car train rides on LivingBobby channel & a little of his super ENJOYING attitude rubs off on you, your true self & true enjoyment will start coming out & your higher level of enjoyment will make your videos much more enjoyable to watch! If you don't allow yourself to enjoy things, it's harder for US to vicariously enjoy what's there via your experience, leading to us trying out similar experiences ourselves!
One time I fell asleep watching one of LivingBobbie's video tours of a big ferry ship from Japan to Korea, and dreamed I was running around with him on that ship tour & laughing & enjoying everything just like he was.
Then he disappeared and I back tracked to all the places we had just been on that ship, but couldn't find him -- (he does tend to move pretty fast). Then I woke up and realized the video had ended, so his voice had stopped. Unlike so many deadbeat 1st class tours of planes & trains, his videos are SO enjoyable to watch because he really ENJOYS all the wonderful good things so much more than the average person. (He's even MORE fun to hang out with in person.)
Because he's so enjoyable to watch, he only has to make 1 video per month. He got a lovely French girlfriend that started taking some trips with him. She didn't know how to act at first, clashing with his style, and I said, "Just copy him & act & talk like he does, adding your lovely French style to it, and you'll be perfect! She did, and they really are perfect together. I hope they get married, because they really are great together! Anyway, Enjoy!! Cheers! 😉😀🌠
I flew it last year from johannusburg to frankfurt. Absolutely amazing
my first flight, when I was 5 years old, was on a TWA 747. I remember going upstairs with my parents to the lounge. My father wore a suite and tie and my norther a dress. I remember being served a coke and feeling like such a "grown up". Thanks for the great vlog!
My first 747 flight was in December 2019, only months before BA retired their whole fleet. JFK-LHR upstairs right behind the cockpit. What an experience! My girlfriend hates flying especially long haul and I could hardly get her off the aircraft once we landed.. unfortunately the 747 has since been scrapped but I managed to get my hands a key ring made from the window of our very aircraft. So sad not to see the 747’s in LHR anymore, you can feel there’s somethings missing!
I have only flown in a 747 once in my life and that was when I was coming home from Vietnam. The flight was filled entirely with service people. I was one of the last to board the aircraft and they placed me in the first class section. So needless to say I was amazed at the size and comfort of it. It was a great ride.
I've read that one thing most of you serving missed out on when you got home is "Welcome home". Thanks for your service. I was about 5 during that era.
My first flight was also full of GI's headed for 🇩🇪.
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I was fortunate to fly Atlanta - Zurich on Swissair on this exact model upstairs business class on standby!! That was 1985 the good old days and what a ride and room to boot it was sweet. No in flight entertainment like we know today but they did show 2 movies and kept you very well fed on some very good food…ahhh the perks life throws you sometimes can be sweet memories!
My longest flight has only been 8 hours going from London to Monreal on BA 777, I'd love to travel more and also have a flight onboard a 747!
Love the video's Jeb and only found your channel by chance but great content with what I've watched so far! 👍
I flew on a 747 from Atlanta to San Juan. It was the first large plane I had ever flown on. I was in awe when it lifted off the ground.
It’s like a different feeling from other planes right??
@@GoogleAviationProductions it absolutely was.
@@GoogleAviationProductions To me, it was like sitting in a cinema full of people and then the thing starts moving and tips up as it takes off. Weird but amazing at the same time.
I didn't even know a 747 was used for that route. I bet it was such an amazing experience and must have been high volume at the time. Thanks for sharing. 👍
@@StallionFX1 this was 2009. I don't remember which airline it was with but I don't think it was one of the majors.
My first 747 was Qantas LAX to Sydney in June 2001. It was memorable for many reasons, but I was supposed to be on a flight the day prior which I missed due to weather in Dallas. Anyway, on this flight, we were about 2/3 across, when you're in the middle of the Pacific Ocean far away from practically anything. The alarm went off on the plane saying that the cabin was losing pressure and oxygen masks would deploy. The Flight Attendants got everyone buckled in and it was a bit nervewracking but nobody panicked.
A minute later one of the pilots came on the intercom and apologized. He had bumped the alarm button by mistake!
My very first Qantas B747-400 flight was on QF12 (LAX-SYD) and QF43 (SYD-AKL) back in November of 1993. Both sectors were on the same aircraft (VH-OJM) with a 3 hour stopover in SYD, and I found the just shy of 15 hours nonstop (on QF12) was more than enough to handle (in the economy cabin).
I don't know how the economy class passengers on the PER-LHR nonstop flights will survive. If QF uses the B787's, I believe those aircraft will still have the 9-across seating (3 x 3 x 3) in the back.😬😬😬
Oh wow! You guys flew on a 747 but not me, the world we live in is bullshit!
Started my 747 journey on United from LAX to SYD (return) 30 yrs ago, followed by Singapore Airlines (SXF-ZHR-SIN-SYD) return, then a couple of BA flights between LHR and YVR. The best however was in Biz class on Qantas between EZE and AUK on the upper deck. This was a memorable flight. Some LH and Iberia flights have been added since then. It never gets old.
My first 747 flight was with Pan Am 1987 to LA. Pure awesomeness!!
Great video, I like how you covered each area thoroughly. I've flown both the 747 and A380, and I don't think the A380 is that much of a difference as you made out. The 747's look is unquestionably iconic, so it wins that category. But the A380 is a wonderful airplane and sitting in the upper deck is a truly unique experience. I actually couldn't tell when the aircraft left the runway on takeoff, and I didn't feel a single bounce when it landed. The A380 I flew was British Airways out of Heathrow, non-stop to San Francisco, and I flew World Traveler Plus, better-known as Premium Economy. We didn't get a fully-reclining seat, but had great meals, great drinks, and great service. In fact, we had the same pre-landing menu as you did: I loved the Aubergine (eggplant) parmigiana. Also, we got a nice jetway to the upper deck from the gate, and didn't have to climb stairs from the tarmac. I hope we never have to do that!
POV:your trying to find a comment that dosent say “amazing video blah blah blah” or “my first B747 flight blah blah blah”
My first flight was on a Garuda Indonesia 747 when I was a kid! Still remember it so vividly and it’s what got me hooked on aviation!
My one and only 747 flight was in first class from LAX to Hilo, HI in September 1982. After spending a few days exploring Hawaii’s “Big Island”, I flew on a smaller United flight to Honolulu International Airport for a return flight to SFO (again in first class). Most memorable flight experience I ever had. I remember the upstairs area on the 747 was a cocktail lounge with a piano! The meals were fantastic, as were the flight attendants. I’ve flown first class since then on both Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines but there’s no comparison to that magical experience on United’s 747.
The UD F/A position in my days of being a TWA F/A was used quite a bit on main floor when staffing positions were at minimum. Might have been the reason unfortunately why you didn't see crew members as you think you should have.
My guess is that you had a “last minute” aircraft change due to maintenance issues and the available aircraft was at a remote stand, so they could either swap them via towing, which would take over an hour or simply bus you there.
At peak times when all gates are full you will get the pleasure of riding buses at many airports, FRA included.
@@lvthudSure, but in this case the gate he was departing from had the right aircraft for the flight without another flight departing from it, and they were still bussed to a remote stand. Your comment doesn’t explain this specific situation.
@@afcgeo882 How do you know another flight was not departing from it ? LH have the Tokyo and Joburg flights leaving around the same time as LH400, all using a 747-8. Anyways, without knowing the day they took the flight there is no way of really knowing and we are discussing a non issue. Next time I run into Jeb if I remember I will ask him.
@@lvthud You can see it from the shot of the gate area. Plus you don’t get two 747 flights scheduled at the same gate. This isn’t a downstairs bus gate.
Keep in mind that the US and Canada bound gates at FRA are separate from others as required for security measures.
My first and only flight on a 747 was 2017 from Frankfurt to Tokyo Haneda. I will never forget flighting over Toyko and seeing Mt. Fuji. This was truly Epic
My 1st flight on a 747 from Seattle to Tokyo on Northwest Orient in 1978. In 1983 I flew from Seattle to London on Pan Am. My father worked on the 747-400 and I went on to work on the 747-8. My desk at work overlooked the 747 and my walk into the office I walked in between the 747’s. I loved that plane!
My first 747 flight was in June 1971 from JFK to Frankfurt on Lufthansa's first 747. There was no "finger" back then and you went outside and then up the stairs.
I will never forget the feeling of the sheer size of that plane looking up from the ground.
I remember my very first time on a 747! I was about 8/9 years old and we were going to Japan on KLM. I absolutely loved sitting upstairs and remember feeling so cool! I especially remember liking the cubby by the window.
My first 747 flight was in 1985, from Chicago to Seattle, the second of a 3-leg trip from Buffalo to Anchorage. I was lucky enough to get a seat next to the forward galley. I was mesmerized watching the elevators carrying carts and flight attendants up and down to the lower galley! I could also see the dumb waiter going up and down from the upper deck. What wonderful memories!
My first 747 was LAX to AMS on TWA - about 40 years ago. I remember the circular staircase that was so cool! My last 747 was a few years ago on British Airways, LHR to HYD. It showed its age but the food was excellent (5 stars on the JebScore). I love how that large aircraft commands attention as it becomes airborne. It’s truly an experience!
I think my first flights on a 747 were Seattle/Mumbai round trip around 2002. As for the -8 and -8F, I was the chief engineer for aerodynamics at Boeing and led the aero cert flight test programs. At the same time we were also certifying the 787-8 with RR and GE engines. A busy, stressful but rewarding time at Boeing.
Takeoff and climbout on a 747 is so gentle and majestic. t feels like you are going so slow even when lifting off the ground. Wonderful planes, I fly mainly Delta and miss the 747!
DEFINITIVAMENTE EL AVIÓN MÁS EXITOSO EN LA HISTORIA.
I have only once flown 747 and that was from LHR to Singapore. We were in the ‘cheap seats’ but I still loved it. A big experience 😊
My first 747 flight was on a Qantas 747 from Sydney to Frankfurt via Singapore. A truly iconic aircraft.
My first 747 flight was with SAA 747SP from Cape Town to Frankfurt!! My love for the queen of the skies started that exact day!!
My first memory of the 747 was on an Aerolineas Argentina flight from Buenos Aires to Madrid in 1992!!!! Next month I will fly in business on "The Queen" as we call the 747 of Lufthansa. The Buenos Aires- Frankfurt route is the longest route of that airline. Thank you!!!
747'working as crew its STILL
My fav plane- LOVE & miss them
Mine was from FRA to ORD in 1975 on Luftansa!! Loved it!!
Training pilots on the B747 has been a hi-light of my aviation career. Having started on the B737-100 there is a world of difference from the early Boeing's to the -8.
Greatest plane to fly on internationally. My first was Atlanta to Johannesburg in 2000, 15 hours and 15 minutes. Since then I've flown on Qantas and KLM 747s. One roundtrip I'll never forget, LAX to Brisbane and back. No turbulence in either direction. Sure, it's a product of good weather, but the 747, in my experience, provided the smoothest of flights no matter what the condition. She's the reason I fell in love with commercial aircraft as a kid!
I first came to the USA on a jumbo from London to Chicago in early/mid 1970. Thereafter flew 747s all over the world. Pan Am, TWA, American, etc. Love them
My first flight was on November 5th 1986 on Pan Am from JFK to Frankfurt in economy class. I’m glad I’ve a memory of Pan Am.
There are many folks like yourself that do such videos but you are def one of the best ...the narration the humour the style the delivery is perfect...and your constructive comments were done with style and gratitude ❤
My first 747 was JFK to SFO in mid 80's where they had a beautiful lounge with piano bar upstairs. Business Class next level downstairs. We sat around the bar and had a wonderful time. Even sang some songs on a trip or two! I hardly spent time in my Business Class on those flights. Seats were very nice but not fancy like now days . There was minimum storage if I recall. and the
Minimum storage if I recall. The food was delicious! They served steak that was outstanding for an airline, I still remember those meals! I flew back and forth on business for about a year. No lines, Ahhhh the gold old days.
Thank You for posting and sharing your video, I really did enjoy watching it. I worked as a Senior Flight Attendant on the 747 400 for many years and as the airline I worked for retired her early two years ago and my life as Cabin Crew came to an abrupt end I never knew my last flight on the 747 would truly be my last flight ever 😢 I have always had an interest in the Lufthansa 747 800 and have been curious to know what her Upper Deck is like so thank you again as now I do know. Usual scenario with the seats when they convert into a flat bed and if you are sitting by the window you need to be a gymnast to negotiate your way over the person sitting next to you. As you say excellent cabin service but I always reminded the crew to be visible in the cabin between meal services . Thanks again , excellent video. I do feel privileged to have had the opportunity to work on her and be the In Charge Crew Member on her for many years. The most beautiful aircraft we will ever know.
My first ever on a 747 upper deck flight was from Zurich to Hong Kong in Buisness on sisswair in 2000 . Was just about 11 years old. Crazy how time flies by
First 747 flight was NYC to London, 50 years ago. I was one of 19 passengers. I was nearly 19 years old on my first international trip by myself. The enormous plane was surreal especially with so few fellow passengers.
It sounds like a great trip, I remember my first 747 going from LAX to Hawaii. However, on this plane you’re riding, you lost me when you said they kept the internal temperature at 80°. Systemically, there’s no way my body would handle 80° for eight hours. I would definitely would have needed to carry a portable fan. Other than that, it sounds like a great plan and a great trip. Thanks for sharing!
My first flight on a 747 was LA to JFK 1981. I was amazed how big the plane was. The wing span was amazing.
In 1978 I flew on a 747 from Denver to El Paso. Not only was the plane awesome after flying from Anchorage to Denver on a DC-10., but my dad n I playing Pong on a table top game in the planes lounge was the coolest thing I'd ever done. I was 8 at the time and since then it's mostly been puddle jumpers and 737's.
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The Boeing 747 is a large, long-range wide-body airliner designed and manufactured by Boeing Commercial Airplanes in the United States between 1968 and 2023. After introducing the 707 in October 1958, Pan Am wanted a jet 2+1⁄2 times its size, to reduce its seat cost by 30%. In 1965, Joe Sutter left the 737 development program to design the 747. In April 1966, Pan Am ordered 25 Boeing 747-100 aircraft, and in late 1966, Pratt & Whitney agreed to develop the JT9D engine, a high-bypass turbofan. On September 30, 1968, the first 747 was rolled out of the custom-built Everett Plant, the world's largest building by volume. The first flight took place on February 9, 1969, and the 747 was certified in December of that year. It entered service with Pan Am on January 22, 1970. The 747 was the first airplane called a "Jumbo Jet" as the first wide-body airliner.
Boeing 747
A 747-200 in Iberia livery in flight, over land
Boeing 747-200 of Iberia (1980)
Role
Wide-body jet airliner
National origin
United States
Manufacturer
Boeing Commercial Airplanes
First flight
February 9, 1969
Introduction
January 22, 1970, with Pan Am
Status
In service
Primary users
Atlas Air
Lufthansa
Cargolux
UPS Airlines
Produced
1968-2023
Number built
1,574 (including prototype)
Variants
Boeing 747SP
Boeing 747-400
Boeing 747-8
Boeing VC-25
Boeing E-4
747 Supertanker
Developed into
Boeing Dreamlifter
Boeing YAL-1
Shuttle Carrier Aircraft
SOFIA
The 747 is a four-engined jet aircraft, initially powered by Pratt & Whitney JT9D turbofan engines, then General Electric CF6 and Rolls-Royce RB211 engines for the original variants. With a ten-abreast economy seating, it typically accommodates
9:40 I love how you’re just respectful all around unlike some other YT’s
My first 747 flight was with Singapore Airlines from HKG to Narita and then onto LAX. Since then, I have flown countless times on the 747s with Panam, United, NWA & lastly with Delta, before they discontinued their 747s. @Jeb, I have been watching your AV videos for a while now as I am an aviation geek. I look forward to fly on a LH 748 one of these days soon. Cheers!
amazing plane! I cant lie, i imagined the top being full of super nice private seats not just a 2/2 setup
My dad used to work for Lufthansa out of LA so we flew a ton on the LAX-FRA route with the 747. Loved it! Flew a handful of times in business which was always exciting.
I first flew on a 747 way back in Dec '73. It was a Pacific Northwest flight from Honolulu to Seattle. First impression: 'this thing is enormous inside' (as well as outside). Very comfortable....until we hit a major MAJOR storm about 60 mins ex Honolulu. I was a teenager and I'd never been so scared. All cabin crew had to strap in, plates/glasses sliding and flying off tables and pilot telling us he was trying to climb out of it. We apparently hit 41,000ft and then things calmed down. On landing in Seattle we came down with such a bump that several rafts fell from the roof lockers and we blew several tires. Delayed for hours while they were replaced. But I still love the 747. Absolute Queen of the Sky.
I only travelled on the B747 3-4 times. Each time I travelled in First or Business Class, courtesy of being a UAM, so I was always well looked after. The seats were massive , I have also had the pleasure of being in the cockpit during approach to London Heathrow during evening with thr lights on, I still remember it vividly. It was and will live rent free in my head ✌️🥳🥳🥳
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My first flight on a 747 was United flight from Honolulu to San Francisco towards November/December 1970. I was sitting in the middle of the plane in economy and when the plane took off (on rotation) the a/c vent poured water on me (condensate from the humid Hawaii air while on the ground). Needless to say, I didn’t pay for any drinks on the trip. Boeing fixed the condensate problems and flew many 747 flights, in every class, after that. Great plane!
I’ve only flown on a 737 before so this video was cool
Your love of travel, plus your energy and delight in the same..well, from where I am sitting, in an easy chair in New Orleans..(Hey, easy in the Easy, get it??) makes this a delightful vid.
Hello. I was fifteen when I first flew on a 747. Air India JFK-LHR, 25 July 1980. Landing in London during terrific thunderstorms and dangerous turbulence. It was exciting! I was with my ninth grade teacher on an educational tour of Europe's capitals. (We are good friends to this day.) Thank you, Mom, for our travels. And, thank you for allowing me to share this memory.
Back in 2017, I took my son on his first flight out of the US. We used Delta from Detroit to Narita (Tokyo - Japan). I didn't know it was going to be the 747 "Queen of the skies" until we arrived to the assigned gate. I couldn't believe it, neither my son who was 8 y/o at that time. Beautiful plane. My son had a blast on his first flight. Good memories.
My first flight on a 747 was on lufthansa's flight from san francisco to frankfurt and i was in the business class upstairs, that was the best flight of my life.
I remember my first 747 flight was on British airways, and we departed jfk during the evening of july 4th. Seeing fireworks outside the window was such an amazing experience!
My first 747 flight was in economy from Bangalore to Frankfurt. I was mesmerized by every little detail on that aircraft. My most recent was on a KLM 744 from SFO to Amsterdam. I was in the upper deck and got to sit in the cockpit (after we landed!) and had a great conversation with the crew about the plane.