I hear you also. The 777s are really really nice. I was scared when I first saw 777s fly the long distance with those two big engines. But that aircraft can fly. I am from United so, I understand those emotions about this.
Yes, it is so sad to see all of those planes retire due to the pandemic. The MD-88 and Boeing 777 are some of Delta's icons and it is sad to see them go all of a sudden, but they will never be forgotten. When all goes back to normal, ATL just won't be the same.
@@747heavyboeing3 Are you kidding? At this point in time, Airbus' product lineup and performance are superior to Boeing's. Tax payer money should be spent wisely. The way Delta is extracting good deals from Airbus is the best way to spend tax payer money.
I'll never forget the time I boarded a Delta 777-200LR from Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) to Tokyo-Narita (NRT), as it was part the long trek of my very first trip back to the Home Country of the Philippines. Everything you said about this holds true for so many us, and this iconic Aircraft meant so much. By far, this was the best looking out of the Boeing Fleet in my book and I absolutely miss it.
That was the most beautiful plane in the most beautiful livery. I always imagined being a pilot, and flying it. It’s the aircraft that made me decide I’m going to be a pilot. And the plane was just retrofitted, it was such a shocking retirement. And I think it’s so sad that this plane, along with all planes retired during COVID, just don’t get the send off they deserve. They deserve water salutes, televised final flights, and plane spotters everywhere.
I feel so lucky I was able to ride on one of their 777s before COVID ruined everything. I sure will miss them. I was able to ride on their A350 as well and the experience was really similar to the 777, so a good replacement is in line.
My first international flight was on a 777 (thai), my first flight in business was on a 777 (emirates), my most flown wide-body is a 777. An absolutely brilliant aircraft! The 747 for people from the 90s and 2000s
Love Delta. Will miss. My daughter works for Coca Cola in Atlanta ? She is a Executive Assistant to one of the Vice Presidents that handle the Internal Affairs. She traveled often with work and the Company Fly’s Delta. Also my daughter and I travel together in the US and International. So Delta has been always our 1st Choice! Enjoyed watching as always. Our International Flights have been Cape Town South Africa, Tokyo Japan ,. 🇫🇷 many trips to France, which is our Favorite Country. My daughter is Fluent in French😍
777 ON A DOMESTIC FLIGHT is still something to see but then again My first x-country was on Delta in a LOCKHEED TRI STAR..and that beautiful L 10-11 was a way ahead of its time BIRD and landing in Atlanta from Seattle, watching the huge wing going so high in a banked turn all this in 1982 while I was a teen contemplating a career. It definitely was life inspiring. in 2005 I almost got a ride on the 767 that was being used for flight 777 from Atlanta to Las Vegas back then but it didn't work out. I agree with the Captain when 2020 is over flying to the future and new generation of aviators and enthusiasts shall take to the skies for new dreams and destinations. Thanks for the memories!
As I said on your Insta post, It's extra sad because these aircraft had so much more to give. We all knew that the 747 and A340s were on the way out, but this, like the A380, is too young to be off to the aircraft boneyard. :( And sooo true about those engines starting up, and then that spool up is magical!
This was not just an aircraft type for Delta, it was also Boeing's entry, to be competitive in world travel, Boeing put a lot on the line...it was the first aircraft designed fully by computer. It's a sad day when any aircraft type is retired, this one prematurely at only 11 years old....it was just broken in...the triple-7 will still be flying for years to come with other carriers. I got to ride the 777 back in 2000 and it was a nice, smooth ride. Bon voyage 777!
GSO is where I’m from. I moved to ATL to work for Delta 25 years ago. I’ve worked on every 737, 757, 767, 777 in our fleet at some point in my career. The 777 is a great aircraft. Boeing is a great company to deal with when it comes to repairs. We are truly going to miss this aircraft.
Both an Air France and a Delta 777 are what brought me across the Atlantic on my broader journey to and from Istanbul, Turkey, humbly in coach, for one of the most memorable six months of my life. Thanks buddy, You'll be missed!
Wow the L-1011 is gone and now the 777 what a shame both such grand liners with powerful engines that made music in my heart when starting up, just a thrill thanks for the memories Delta 1011 and triple 7...............
That is nuts. I remember being in the 10th grade and flying to Manchester. Left Tulsa, OK, on a 727 (Retired shortly after 9/11). Left Atlanta on an MD-11 to MAN. Returned from MAN to ATL on a 777. I was on one of the final flights of the MD-11, and first of the 777. Now the 777 is gone. And it is hands down the best aircraft that Boeing ever put together, save maybe the B-52.
I’m an in tears. This has been my second favorite airline and my favorite aircraft. I will miss you. When I’m older I have longed to be a pilot on this bird. Well... I guess i have to fly the United 777-300. Love ur vids!!!
Dad: Son, why are u crying? His son: *watches this video* I will admit, delta is a good airline, but i will miss the iconic 777’s of them R.I.P. Delta 777
So sad to see them go ☹️. The triples were really great aircraft and it’s sad to see delta retire them. A few of them were only 11-12 years old. Great vid jeb! Glad you brought the final goodbye to my computer for me to watch. Safe travels and God bless!
This makes me so sad. Didn't realize. I flew on one from Chicago to London and we were on one of the first couple flights for the air craft. The service was great and the plane was awsome. My first and only time being in the uk. Thank you for sharing this.
Hard to believe. I remember when the 777 was brand new and what an amazing and revolutionary airplane it was. I still remember my first 777 flight - Denver to Las Vegas in a snowstorm. Just an amazing ride. Delta no longer flying the 747 and the 777 is extremely sad for some reason
I was scheduled to fly on my first 777 this year headed from ATL to JNB and very excited about it. Then, 3 days before we were to fly, the world shut down. This is bittersweet for me as I now get to fly the amazing A350 next April on the same itinerary but perhaps will never get to fly on the 777. Also, my internal flights in S. Africa could not be refunded and that cost us money as we were to return via JNB whereas now we are leaving via CPT. I did not know the reason for the change and this video explained it perfectly at 6:25 so thank you.
Really happy I got to fly on a Delta 777-200LR earlier this year in January from JFK-ATL. Plane was retrofitted and I even got a free upgrade to comfort plus! I’ll never forget the sound of those engines and how quickly we took off for such a big bird.
My first 777 flight was from SFO-DEN with United back in 00. Great plane, fond memories, gratitude and hope I can fly on a 777 again. Another great video Jeb, love your work.
Fondly remember my 1st time on a B777 and on Deltas to boot . In 2004 I flew from Dublin Ireland to Orlando and connected via Atlanta. I deliberately prolonged my transit time to take one of Delta 777s from ATL to MCO. The reason for the trip was to start my pilot training with Delta Connection Academy in Sanford Orlando. Fast forward 16 years and I’m now a B777 Captain flying for a major Middle Eastern airline. Fantastic manufacturer and wonderful aircraft. Love your videos Jeb. Take care
Sad Day! :( I flew on the Spirt of Atlanta 777 in 2017 from LAX to ATL when my dad passed away. such a beautiful and Iconic aircraft. Sad to see it go.
I remember making a point of going through Seattle on my way to Tampa back in 1994 to see the first 777 on the tarmac, still in Boeing factory livery. What a sight that was to see! Will never forget that. ☺️
Jeb another great vlog It is sad they retired the 777 before it’s time Jeb it’s sad to see Delta “ cost cutting” the catering especially when other airlines are bringing back or never cut catering
I’m glad I got to fly the refurbished 777 in 2019 twice. Once in the Delta One suite ATL-LAX and once in Premium Select also ATL-LAX. Sad to see it retired.
Jeb -a grand tribute to one of my favorite airplanes to fly on. The 777-300 has been my favorite model; unfortunately, Delta never flew those. It did all those things you described about moving families across borders (and Oceans), taking people to job interviews, flying newly married couples to honeymoons and just making business travel safe, enjoyable and comfortable. It is a shame that we lose this option for air travel now, but they may bring back these planes once global travel demand picks up. See you in the sky!
Great vlog as always! Sad that they had to go. I love the 777. Delta has not been the inovator when it comes to buy new and untested aircraft. I can only think of the DC-9, 76, and the MD-88. I hope I am wrong. The bad ass sound of the GE 90-115 engine sounds like the deep piano keys! Man what a sound! Stay safe, and be safe!
Jeb..thanks so much for a beautiful sendoff for Delta's B777. I took the early retirement package and recently retired (09/01/2020) as a Delta B777 Captain/Line Check Pilot. Your Captain on this flight was Captain Dutch Holland...really a great guy/pilot (Also a Line Check Pilot). The B777 was the best plane I've ever flown. It did everything well in terms of how much it could carry, how long long it could stay in the air and was never short of performance. I can't imagine these B777-200LR's not being picked up by someone at some point in the future. This is an amazing aircraft and like you mentioned, still relatively new. You did a great job of really telling a great story of this plane and how many lives have been affected by it's presence....thank you!
All these iconic planes are fading out before I even have the opportunity to fly in one... a380, 777, and of course, the Queen herself, the 747. I really hope I can fly on at least one of these three but I don't travel often.
As a recent subscriber, I would like to add a late comment. I had the opportunity to do the same flight in 2019 in first class (which I rarely fly). My girlfriend and I loved it. A great memory.
Great job, Jeb. Always quality content! I flew the DL 777 from LAX to SYD r/t a few years ago. Love the wonderfully powerful engines on take off. Keep up the good work!
Holy cow sir, you make me feel old. Love the hot shoe take off. Thanks for the vid. (But... I've had 777x test planes over the house several times recently, maybe some are in Delta's future?)
Its so sad to see the 777 is gone forever in Delta's fleet :( hopefully the A350 will do a good job at taking its place in the near future. The best memories I have of the 777 in deltas fleet is perhaps the iconic flights like from Atlanta to Johannesburg, New York to Dubai, and even Lax to Sydney Australia. And those GE90s, oh man the best engine sound in the world, I'm happy you agree 3:45 Thanks a lot for the video and cya in the sky! :D R.I.P 777-200 -1999-2020
Touching! I flew the LR in DL 1st between LAX ->SYD and JNB ->ATL on a round the world treat to myself and a friend! (It included 8 destinations in between on SkyTeam member airlines). SENSATIONAL DL product and crew! Flying Forward I #FlyDeltaJets!
21st Century Jet? At least that what it was called here in the UK. It can still be found on YT. I remember the pilot of the first flight (John Cashman) - when asked about the best part of that first 777 flight, he replied: 'the landing' 😂
@@peterhastings703 Great documentary, Mid 90s were a different time for Boeing. Several times Cashman stood up to management when he thought things were going in the wrong direction and he got his way. A shame the pilots, engineers, etc didn't have the same influence and clout on the Mac program,
Did a Newark to New Delhi three yrs ago on a United 777 in business class to connect with a Thai Air to Bangkok. Loved the 777’s powerful thrust and rapid climbing ability.
I never thought I'll be moved by the 777s retiring, as all of my long haul travels had been on 777s bar one or two flights. In my mind, I thought the 777s would be around forever!
Only time I got to fly the refurbished 777 was LAX-SYD in C+ in the bulkhead. Honestly, the 15-hours passed by in no time. Pretty comfortable cabin for such a long flight. I know you're a Delta One flyer, Jeb, but for those of us in economy for long-haul, it was really great to see Delta keep the cabin 9 across instead of the more common 10 across. Though they are a little wider than what's found elsewhere on their fleet, let's hope these newer seats and suites can find homes in upcoming A350 planes (the A350s still need C+ seats after all!).
The Delta 777-200LR was my favorite plane. Saw it through replacing the 747 as DAL 295, flew on it many times from LAX to ATL and back, and even fly the "Spirit of Atlanta" livery on my PC simulator. She will be missed.
