Boeing 747 Business Class on the MOST ICONIC Airplane!

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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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Firecracker (Instrumental Version) - Mr Kent & Ruby Red
Pain - Cushy
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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

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15 июн 2024

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@CGFIELDS Год назад

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 😂😂😂😂

@robertosanchez4117 Год назад

One thing about Lufthansa the meals in coach are EXCELLENT and the SERVICE is ALSO TOP NOTCH

@robertosanchez4117 Год назад

I always fly Lufthansa to Germany from Florida I am planning the top level flight soon

@ogjk Год назад

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.

@mkinit Год назад

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.

@ogjk Год назад

@@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)

@afcgeo882 Год назад

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.

@afcgeo882 Год назад

@Zakir Siddiqui What about them?

@mholzer54 9 месяцев назад

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

@gabrielle-AV-n-PFloyd Год назад

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!

@lloydbrock2711 Год назад

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.

@stromxtc2033 Год назад

And you probably were dressed to the 9's to make those flights back in the day. Unlike today's cattle car flights.

@hemmay Год назад

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.

@tylerdavis127 Год назад

In my opinion the 747 is the most beautiful looking plane of all time.

@radiohead2206 4 месяца назад

Here Here

@ItsKing32 2 месяца назад

SR-71 and 747

@SPORTSFANS777 2 месяца назад

I agree 100%

@LeRafale Месяц назад

MD-11 for me.

@coolbeans696 Год назад

my first memory on a 747....flying as a load master on a factory freighter 747-400. I love it!!!

@RickMuirhead Год назад

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! 😃

@rw_83 Год назад

I flew upstairs on a 747 when Virgin Atlantic had an economy cabin up there. That was pretty awesome!

@pchou061377 Год назад

BA too... I flew BOM-LHR on upper deck economy!!! 😋🤣

@alexandermallett1852 Год назад

Same, lgw to Orlando, felt very rich lol!

@alcaviation Год назад

Yep, I have flown the virgin 747 many times, only once upstairs and it was some experience! Miss them.

@TheHannes16 Год назад

No way they had economy upstairs

@afcgeo882 Год назад

@@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..

@bradd3840 Год назад

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.

@alejandroruiz2782 Год назад

…”criticism for a lack of gratitude”…. Love that !

@harryrodriguez9796 Год назад

DEFINITIVAMENTE EL AVIÓN MÁS EXITOSO EN LA HISTORIA.

@Tohan1 Год назад

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 🙂

@wildostrich1138 Год назад

I’m so happy that travel is coming back to life again after 2 years

@lasvegasroger Год назад

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!"

@TheHunkerBeans6841 Год назад

Cool

@traceymccullough4375 Год назад

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 🌻

@jamesmorrissey3531 Год назад

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!!! 🙂

@GreenerGrass Год назад

Have a fantastic trip!!

@valerieann8007 Год назад

@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!

@Calebs_Aviation Год назад

@@GreenerGrass I’ll be doing the same this winter also with Lufthansa from ORD-FRA on the B747

@lorenzpaulbosse5196 Год назад

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!!!

@sashamarkova4637 Год назад

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 :)

@mikaellofgren7 Год назад

My first 747 flight was with Pan Am 1987 to LA. Pure awesomeness!!

@alganothern Месяц назад

I'm probably gonna go on a 747 Someday

@scnichols65 Год назад

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.

@GoogleAviationProductions Год назад

It’s like a different feeling from other planes right??

@scnichols65 Год назад

@@GoogleAviationProductions it absolutely was.

@bishwatntl Год назад

@@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.

@StallionFX1 Год назад

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. 👍

@scnichols65 Год назад

@@StallionFX1 this was 2009. I don't remember which airline it was with but I don't think it was one of the majors.

@DennisBunnikTravels Год назад

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.

@GreenerGrass Год назад

Thanks, Dennis! Lufthansa isn’t what it used to be, but that matters a lot less with 747’s in their fleet!!

@tylerandfriendsgaming1546 Год назад

@@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.

@valerieann8007 Год назад

@@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! 😉😀🌠

@jojojes1352 Год назад

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🤗✈

@johndiscepolo7669 Год назад

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!

@terryflint7557 Год назад

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.

@rickj1983 Год назад

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.

@jimmy-et1pm Год назад

My first flight was also full of GI's headed for 🇩🇪.

@Repeater_cool 9 месяцев назад

🫡

@dianawilson4368 Год назад

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.

@supericeman1 Год назад

I flew 747 at age 10 too as an unaccompanied minor, my story can be found in the comments above

@L4BRADOR 6 месяцев назад

Yo i feel like doing this so 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

@JohnICGomes Год назад

747s are the most beautiful airplanes…. Period!

@JimaBryant Год назад

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.

@philharris3623 Год назад

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!

@muneebhassan1665 Год назад

My first flight was when I was 2 years old from Karachi to Islamabad with PIA.Good times!

@hasany.9095 18 дней назад

I love your positivity in this video, even though you experienced a bus boarding, that queue for the US security check and a delayed departure. I know how bad it can get because i work in Frankfurt and feel bad for passengers. It's still refreshing to see that you dont complain and instead have this awe for travel through the sky. Stay this positive, i loved the video

@GreenerGrass 18 дней назад

Thanks! We love Frankfurt Airport! We even went behind the scenes to make a video. Check it out here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Xe-6wtpAJ_w.html

@robertmaza4272 Год назад

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!!!

@lstruble9848 Год назад

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!

@justakidfromME Год назад

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!

@fitz4adventures Год назад

Outstanding. I sat upstairs on Lufthansa from Orlando to Frankfurt back in NOV 2019. What an incredible experience.

@juvandy Год назад

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!

@garyquan5575 Год назад

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.😬😬😬

@Adriansdr07 Год назад

Oh wow! You guys flew on a 747 but not me, the world we live in is bullshit!

@jebs6297 Год назад

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!!!

@barracksbistro45 Год назад

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!

@jjfoster2354 Год назад

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.

@jamesf791 Год назад

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.

@chapjaap5128 Год назад

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!

@markuswillemszon1801 Год назад

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!

@codyslade5558 Год назад

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

@niklasW5 Год назад

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!

@orencio1969 Год назад

PAN AM 747 New York to Caracas in1979 I was 19 years old. It was first class. Awesome!!!!

@markhooper1352 Год назад

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!

@legendaviation9439 Год назад

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.

@hikingphil Год назад

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.

@robloxplayer2876 Год назад

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

@3939michele Год назад

My first flight was in 8th grade also. I flew with my parents and brother from LAX to HNL. My dad knew a VP with PanAm. We sat in 1st class. It was the first 6 or 8 rows downstairs. We went upstairs for dinner. I just remember how special I felt eating at a table with a linen tablecloth, real china, crystal drink ware, and sterling utensils. It was a magical trip. The last time I flew on a 747 was as a graduation present when I was 18. My friend and I were in the 2nd row. In front of us was Muhammad Ali and his new wife. He was really friendly, offering us gum before we took off. I can't believe I'll never fly on a 747 ever again

@3939michele Год назад

P.S. the last flight was also LAX to HNL also.

@dontrapani7778 Год назад

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!

@vinakshara7012 8 дней назад

My experience i had with emirates A380 business class and it was amazing because i love the interior and also the space too. They even have mini bar in our seat❤

@RichW3440 Год назад

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! 👍

@benclarke9410 Год назад

amazing plane! I cant lie, i imagined the top being full of super nice private seats not just a 2/2 setup

@bradsprewell4068 Год назад

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

@cooperdsfuntv 9 месяцев назад

POV:your trying to find a comment that dosent say “amazing video blah blah blah” or “my first B747 flight blah blah blah”

@ChrisLee66 Год назад

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.

@Ari-rg9vj Год назад

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!

@afcgeo882 Год назад

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.

@lvthud Год назад

At peak times when all gates are full you will get the pleasure of riding buses at many airports, FRA included.

@afcgeo882 Год назад

@@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.

@lvthud Год назад

@@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.

@afcgeo882 Год назад

@@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.

@DontCallMeZylic 2 месяца назад

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!

@cherolgreen3932 Год назад

747'working as crew its STILL My fav plane- LOVE & miss them

@thomwalters6407 Год назад

I was an international Flight Attendant working the 747 for 10 years and yes, the most amazing elegant ship in the sky

@kurtmehrmann Год назад

August 1987, when I was 12. Wardair 747. Toronto to Manchester. First airplane ride ever. Sat in the back smoking section. Even got a trip to the flightdeck. I amazed, and hooked.

@jochentreitel7397 Год назад

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.

@bobcochran2890 Год назад

Jeff, your enthusiasm and excitement for travel is contagious. Thanks for sharing your many travels.

@thingsido6348 Год назад

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.

@SuperAdventureR1301 2 месяца назад

Before i die, i want to fly on the 747. Thank god Lufthansa hasn't given up on the queen of the skies.

@thestevecbr Год назад

my first 747 flight was a PAN AM in 1977 as a kid. i’ll never forget that….

@robrmartin9369 Год назад

When I was an inflight manager for TWA I worked on the 747! it was a great experience, and flew on the 74 from LAX To JFK, JFK to ATH via CDG!! Those where the days!!!

@debndave4871 Год назад

My first flight on a 747 was in 1983. My wife and I flew from Chicago to Honolulu non stop on Tower Air. The aircraft smelled like a locker room. There was an overhead panel that came loose and the flight attendant pulled out the duct tape. She peeled off an arms length strip of tape, used her teeth to tear it from the rool and stick it to the top panel. Awesome trip!

@ejp75 4 месяца назад

I was a TWA reservations sales supervisor at the NYC resv center in 1980’s. My first 747 flight was on a TWA 747-200 to LHR in 1987 in first class. I recall that as an employee it cost me $100. USD round trip, payroll deducted after your flights. The 747 is the grandest plane ever built. The L1011 is my second favorite. TWA flew both.

@charlienikou3823 Год назад

Have flown on a 747 20 times beginning in 1978 as a 10 year old miss that plane.

@renejean2523 Год назад

1979. British Airways, Heathrow to Melbourne. Stopping in Zurich, Jeddah, Bombay, Singapore and Melbourne. Unforgettable. I even remember the movie they showed. It was 'Sunburn'. Happy days.

@antoniowood8119 Год назад

9:40 I love how you’re just respectful all around unlike some other YT’s

@j.heilig7239 14 дней назад

My first 747 ride was from DTW to LHR in April 1980. It was one of the original BOAC 747-136s (G-AWNK “William Shakespeare”) that still had its basic BOAC livery with BA titles and tail colors. I’ll never forget it!

@Calebs_Aviation 8 месяцев назад

Great video Jeb & Suzanne truly INCREDIBLE! Flying Lufthansa’s ICONIC 747 UPSTAIRS in Biz Class!! WOW! 🤩 At 1:37 I’ve never flown on a 747 yet! I will be however flying on the queen of the skies with Lufthansa on a 747-8 from Chicago O’Hare (ORD-FRA) to Frankfurt in Late Dec 2024-Early January 2025!! I’m so excited At 2:43 The A380 Beautiful!! 😂😂😂 I laughed out loud it’s SO UGLY! I think Paul Stewart said it best in a recent video, only a mother could love that ugly duckling!! 🎉😅 Also I love how you reused the music from your first flight on the LH 747-8 from Dulles to Frankfurt!!! Great job Jeb! I miss the Northwest Airlines 747-400s then Delta 748-400s, Air France 747-400s and KLM 747-400s all used to fly to Detroit sometimes it seems odd seeing the markings on the tarmac for the parking that says B747 without ANY 747s serving DTW anymore! 😔(Except for a Lufthansa 747-400 diverting to DTW for an emergency landing a few months ago) I also miss not seeing any TWA 747s anymore ?I never flew TWA but I loved their classic 747-100s and the bold red 1990s livery except for in scrapyards… Your friend Caleb’s Aviation!

@sfb1964 Год назад

First QOTS flight was in the 90s from London Gatwick to Minneapolis with Northwest. Epic trip!

@abbasrizvi9389 Год назад

Mine was from FRA to ORD in 1975 on Luftansa!! Loved it!!

@markwieghaus7667 Год назад

1972 KLM New York to Amsterdam...... Could barely feel the landing. Just Amazing

@Hugo-tx8ew 9 месяцев назад

I flew it last year from johannusburg to frankfurt. Absolutely amazing

@charliesandoval9277 Год назад

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!

@jeffpalmer5502 Год назад

Well done vid ! I was 11 when my dad helped build the 1st. two 747s and all others until his retirement in 99. He brought me into the Everett factory as they were being assembled. No. 1 never flew. It was stress tested until it broke. Number 2 is now known as The City of Everett . It currently resdes at the Boeing museum in Seattle and is still flyworthy. I watched it roll out with my dad . I have 8 mm film of its 1st. Flight. The 1st. 777 engine was actually tested on this airplane and is sitting next to it in the museum. Last 747-8 scheduled to roll out next year and I am going to be there, I cant believe that the government or somebody is not still buying these aircraft because if they are fully loaded in spite of the four engines they are still the cheapest air plane to fly when fully loaded per pound. God bless the queen of the skies!

@giovannimartinoserale8521 Год назад

My first flight ever was in a B747-400. I was 14 years old. Buenos Aires to Frankfurt with Lufthansa. Always a big fan of this aircraft

@dennisdobbs-ih6pp Год назад

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!

@phillipsweeney7978 Год назад

Had several trips from Australia to London business class at the top of the 747 - will never forget the experience "The Queen of the Skies"

@Sal-imm Год назад

Love watching your beautiful program.

@billy1673 Год назад

I used to fly the People’s Express 747 back in the mid late 80’s. Phenomenal flights to LA for $99! By the way, Loved the flyover Long Island! I grew up there. Nobody can afford to live there, but a great place to grow up.

@raboinca2990 Год назад

I remember my 1st time on a 747. It was in 83, on TWA. From Paris to NY. I had a connection there to Houston. It was my 1st time in the US also. How could I forget that trip!!!

@luxdavidnyc3793 Год назад

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!

@notmyrealchannel559 6 месяцев назад

when i was a kid back in the 2000s, I rode 747s almost every year from SF to HK, both Singapore and Cathay Pacific, and even rode on a ANA 747.

@Disturbed666METAL Год назад

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

@EffSharp 5 месяцев назад

I flew upstairs on a 747 when I was 17 on a trip to Paris. They served me champagne. Ah… the 80s. 😂

@internetexplorer109 Год назад

I think that the a380 is beautiful but the 747 is the legend

@2Hearts3 Месяц назад

I flew on a 747 only once-- on Aer Lingus from JFK to Shannon Ireland in 1977. My seat was lower level, but i did go upstairs to see what it was like. I don't think I slept a wink, was so happy and excited to be going to Ireland. Green Irish wool blankets to help you sleep, if you could! 🛫☘️

@rayluccamarco Год назад

Flying B747 is always a unique expirience..Fligh from Chicago-Frankfurt,same with Lufthansa will remember forever and mention 5stars in total score⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

@jantune Год назад

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 😊

@ValkyrieMagnus Год назад

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!

@ItaiGaming 9 месяцев назад

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.

@kevinpopeler790 Год назад

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

@timothywilliams9678 Год назад

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!