From my first flight on a BA 747 (-136, G-AWNH, London to Bermuda in June 1978) to my repatriation flight back from Cape Town to London in late May 2020 (G-CIVO), I've enjoyed 37 rides in the BA 747 fleet of various marks, but mostly -436's, with G-BNLG and G-CIVA being my most regular ride; four each. I had more than a stir that the ride on 'Victor Oscar would be my last on this type
Yes, the A380 is miles quieter, the twins save the bean counters thousands, but as a passenger at a far flung airport preparing for a long journey home, the sight of a BA747 at the gate was always reassuring and will be greatly missed.
G-CIVO, CPT, 27-05-20