Article: How to Fly On a Boeing 747-400 in 2023

[AFF Editor]

How to Fly On a Boeing 747-400 in 2023 is an article written by AFF editorial staff:

How to Fly On a Boeing 747-400 in 2023

There are now only 11 Boeing 747-400s left in regular passenger service, operated by Lufthansa, Asiana, Air China and Mahan Air.

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[SYD]

Isn’t TG still flying a couple? The 1st suites were quite nice.

Can’t comment on the back of the bus but I believe J and whY were ordinary.

 

[AFF Editor]

Isn’t TG still flying a couple? The 1st suites were quite nice.

Can’t comment on the back of the bus but I believe J and whY were ordinary.

I don't believe Thai Airways still has any 747s in active passenger service.

 

[SYD]

I don't believe Thai Airways still has any 747s in active passenger service.

Yeah, I thought unread something about reactivating but that was probably a380 - neither of which are flying.

 

[DAC1]

I flew LH713 ICN-FRA in J back in December on a 744. Was a 748 up until a few days before departure but was swapped back to a 744 (and F cabin was being sold as J so was originally in F seats).

Was a very nice flight and my first time flying a non-QF 747. Sat in row 1 and it was very private and quiet. Will be sad when they (eventually) go.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

I flew LH713 ICN-FRA in J back in December on a 744. Was a 748 up until a few days before departure but was swapped back to a 744 (and F cabin was being sold as J so was originally in F seats).

Was a very nice flight and my first time flying a non-QF 747. Sat in row 1 and it was very private and quiet. Will be sad when they (eventually) go.

LH hasn’t had 744 with an F cabin for years They’re three class only, J, PEY and Y. The final iteration of the 744 F cabin was upper deck, bed by the window and adjacent separate seat. Just 8 for the whole upper deck.

Seeking out an LH 744 to fly on would be a dedicated thing to do. LH’s business class seat is not so good (food is ok!).

 

[SYD]

Seeking out an LH 744 to fly on would be a dedicated thing to do. LH’s business class seat is not so good (food is ok!).

Some J seats were/are diabolical. The original issue A380 seats were like some “hand me down“ after thought.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Some J seats were/are diabolical. The original issue A380 seats were like some “hand me down“ after thought.

the new ones are ok! the old ones turned facing each other with a shared footrest separated by a tiny divider looked shocking!

 

[SYD]

the new ones are ok! the old ones turned facing each other with a shared footrest separated by a tiny divider looked shocking!

“Footsie class” was actually better than the original A380 J seats. Which were just cheap flat but slopey shell seats (I believe the same as 744 at the time)? Think Skybed Mk I but worse…
https://grownuptravelguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/lh1.jpg

 

[RooFlyer]

Some J seats were/are diabolical. The original issue A380 seats were like some “hand me down“ after thought.

Yes, that would have to be one of the dumbest/strangest decisions made wrt seating/A380s. They immediately went into refurb mode IIRC.

 

[Quickstatus]

Is QF still running public accessible 747 simulators?

 

[gaz0303]

What’s the reason to fly on a 747-400 rather than a 747-800? SIN-FRA on LH or SQ codeshare ticket would make a good way to Europe for those keen to fly on a 747.

 

[RooFlyer]

What’s the reason to fly on a 747-400 rather than a 747-800? SIN-FRA on LH or SQ codeshare ticket would make a good way to Europe for those keen to fly on a 747.

I agree; have got 1A on LH B747-800, SQ codeshare in April ...

 

[MEL_Traveller]

What’s the reason to fly on a 747-400 rather than a 747-800? SIN-FRA on LH or SQ codeshare ticket would make a good way to Europe for those keen to fly on a 747.

Just legacy!

The LH 74-8 is beautiful!

If you haven’t done it before you’re in for a real treat rooflyer!

 

[RooFlyer]

If you haven’t done it before you’re in for a real treat rooflyer!

Did it in downstairs J on LH in 2017 FRA-IAD and it wasn't an extra-fabulous flight, but as I wrote in the Trip Report, it suffered in comparison with prior SIN-FRA also on LH.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Did it in downstairs J on LH in 2017 FRA-IAD and it wasn't an extra-fabulous flight, but as I wrote in the Trip Report, it suffered in comparison with prior SIN-FRA also on LH.

I was referring to first class on LH! The 748 is the icing on that!

 

[DAC1]

LH hasn’t had 744 with an F cabin for years They’re three class only, J, PEY and Y. The final iteration of the 744 F cabin was upper deck, bed by the window and adjacent separate seat. Just 8 for the whole upper deck.

Seeking out an LH 744 to fly on would be a dedicated thing to do. LH’s business class seat is not so good (food is ok!).

Yes I know. My comment was more that up until a few days before departure, my flight was showing as a 748 and they were letting J passengers select the F seats.

Unfortunately that all evaporated when they swapped out the 748 for a 744!

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Yes I know. My comment was more that up until a few days before departure, my flight was showing as a 748 and they were letting J passengers select the F seats.

Unfortunately that all evaporated when they swapped out the 748 for a 744!

oh!! good heavens. That would have been cool!

 

[Mattg]

Lufthansa flying 747-400 from Frankfurt to Palma de Mallorca on Saturdays in April

Lufthansa Adds Boeing 747 Palma de Mallorca Service in April 2023 — AeroRoutes

Published at 0700GMT 08MAR23 Lufthansa during the month of April 2023 plans capacity increase on Frankfurt – Palma de Mallorca route, as 1 of 2 daily service on Saturdays operated by Boeing 747-400 aircraft. The 747-400 will be operating as LH1158/1159. LH1158 FRA1230 – 1435PMI 744 6 LH1159 PM

www.aeroroutes.com

 

[CaptJCool]

So are we now in the 747 are only now parked at airports phase ?

In departing Casablanca airport this morning I saw a 747 parked on the apron at the opposite end to where we boarded a flight

In June I did see a couple of 747 at Milan airport

They seem now few and far between