BA Retires Entire 747 Fleet
Entire BA 747 Fleet to be Retired Immediately
In 1970 as a youngster, I saw from the Queens Building the first of these beautiful aircraft at Heathrow in BOAC colours. Little did I know then that, according to BA, over 27 years, I would fly to many destinations around the world travelling some 680,000 miles doing so. At the beginning of my career in economy, then later Club and finally, First. The majority of time I was travelling on business but also, with the benefit of air miles, we had some wonderful family holidays as well. Australia, Tokyo, Miami, Singapore...the list of destinations bring back so many memories. My BA flight path tells me I flew on BA 747's 130 times to various places around the world. I guess that's why I feel more than a touch of sadness at this news today. Farewell to the Queen of the skies - and also to my favourite seat of all time...64K.