Who is Still Using 747`s

[mattler]

Despite doing a lot of travelling as I live in Philippines and work out of the UK I`ve never had chance to fly on a 747 and really want to before they all dissapear. Does anyone know any routes either UK > Middle east or Middle east to far east that definitely uses this aircraft so I can satisfy my curiosity
Cheers
Matty

 

[BSL-2km]

I am in the same situation, done a lot of flying over the past 30 years, think i have flown on every platform except the 747... Always end up on 777, or A330 for longer routes... Will be a sad day if Boeing cannot turn around the 747's fortunes.. My wife regularly uses BA 747 service LHR - SFO Business class, and there is no comparison in her mind between it and the competition.

 

[mattler]

I`ve done it!
I must have too much time on my hands.
LHR>DOH Emirates. a380
DOH>JED not sure of varient
JED > MNL 747-400 Saudia
Its a bit of messing around to get home but once I board the 747 it will be worth it. I just hope I wont be let down!!!
Then return with Philippine Airlines Direct MNL>LHR

 

[michael]

B747's are a regular sight for transatlantic routes, BA, KLM, Virgin, Lufthansa, all use them regularly plus United occasionally. You'll have to got the long way round via Los Angeles!

 

[Ray Finkle]

Thai still use 747's into LHR.

 

[mattler]

Thanks for the info guys. Yes I looked at Thai but it works out quite expensive. The deals seem to be hitting the middle east as a stopover point