2021 UPDATE: The Boeing 747 is no longer part of British Airways' fleet. The Business Class seats seen in this video are still in use on some of their Boeing 777s, Boeing 787s and Airbus A380s. However, BA has introduced a new type of seat which is being rolled out across the long-haul fleet at the moment and can already be found on newly-delivered aircraft such as their A350-1000s. To see what they are like, please refer to fellow air travel blogger DENNIS BUNNIK's video here: kzitem.info/news/bejne/2Kx42KiOjKeWgn4
@alvexok5523
2 жыл бұрын
British Airways is one of the few airlines which won't give up the 747s (That's a good thing), but it doesn't have its classic livery anymore with the corner of the British flag on the tail. Lufthansa still has 747s also, but they still have their old livery. American airlines (as we saw a number of when arriving in Philly) has new livery, and I like their present livery one better than their old one. But British Airways, I like the old one better, sorry. BA has a nice first class now though, as seen in this video
@izapesantez883
2 жыл бұрын
Zzz&":&"
@coolboi420
Жыл бұрын
aw i really liked theyre 747s
@BestC30
10 ай бұрын
My Favorite Airline B747 400
@Abhi-fx3gb
5 ай бұрын
BA should keep the 747-
@CaptainBlack-ml3ii
4 жыл бұрын
Here is what i love about flying. I love to do that so much. I don't know why i feel so happy when i do these things. Going to the airport, getting in the luggage line, passport control, entering the lounge if i can, going to the gate, sitting down to my seat, and take off. During these times i feel like i am in different world
@mikeparry7012
4 жыл бұрын
This was the flight I took when I travelled to the States for the first time back in 2013, although that was on a 777-200. Manchester-Heathrow-Philadelphia. Great memories!
@Cal90208
4 жыл бұрын
Jesus what A smooth landing. I couldn’t tell where they touchdowned
@constantinenikitin5397
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, British pilots are very good! In 2018 I flew on a BA 747 from LHR to Phoenix and I couldn't tell that we landed!
@captainalfiemutuma1250
4 жыл бұрын
It’s a british 747 what would you expect 🤣
@nenichh
3 жыл бұрын
I thought the same. Mega smooth.
@FrontierGD
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, especially in Philadelphia
@nuclearbanana1631
2 жыл бұрын
stop taking God's name in vain
@WelshMatt625
3 жыл бұрын
11:05 the reading light does work but there’s a slider you use next to the light. For anyone else flying business class with BA :)
@GuateSteven
4 жыл бұрын
17:37 you know their British when everyone is just saying “sorry!”
@p1xlb522
3 жыл бұрын
Isn't that Canadian lmao
@ahmedshakeel5112
3 жыл бұрын
@@p1xlb522 Yeah its Canadian
@TXnine7nine
4 жыл бұрын
13:10 I get it. Forks are hard to use 😂
@itzfaroff456
3 жыл бұрын
Lool
@benjamintery7847
4 жыл бұрын
The beautiful Queen of the Skies
@hugohudson1112
4 жыл бұрын
Benjamin Téry what’s the king? A380?
@landonmondalek1147
4 жыл бұрын
Hugo hudson You are right the king is the A380 😂
@elboberinho
4 жыл бұрын
747 is queen Of the skies A380 is the king of the skies
@zanesmith7767
4 жыл бұрын
Correct
@on_transit
4 жыл бұрын
These things are gone now
@SkyWide6
4 жыл бұрын
13:05 fighting with the sea trout haha
@rickrolled528
4 жыл бұрын
When i see David in business it make me happy +1 if you agree :D
@boeinga370
4 жыл бұрын
When I see anyone from simply aviation flying in any class I’m happy :)
@twitjunkie6007
3 жыл бұрын
What's your ancestry?
@tiraomarkluijinp.9247
4 жыл бұрын
I wish these beautiful Queens are still alive.
@riccardosorace5184
4 жыл бұрын
Their retire is scheduled for 2023
@plainaviation
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah me too
@charleshui1067
4 жыл бұрын
ok
@philsam1232
4 жыл бұрын
@@riccardosorace5184 They are gone now sadly.
@syeda.mahazarrra9357
4 жыл бұрын
JaweaiAqii
@tonyos2993
4 жыл бұрын
6:02 That sound 😍
@ag6371
3 жыл бұрын
Sadly we miss that epic sound of the RB211s :(
@octaviovilchis9254
3 жыл бұрын
A G yes =c
@mrman0-095
4 жыл бұрын
The sound of the engines! Lovely
@ag6371
4 жыл бұрын
We're definitely going to miss these engines
@mrman0-061
3 жыл бұрын
I know right :(
@björnhansen79
4 жыл бұрын
The queen of the skies where she is on her best ❤️ nice report David and what a great view of those powerful blue beasts
@mad1538
4 жыл бұрын
Drinking game: take a shot every time there is a smiley emoticon. Great vid!
@jasminejohnston6393
4 жыл бұрын
5:58 Backwards takeoff. Looks uncomfortable. I’d rather be in a forward-facing seat
@NaenaeGaming
4 жыл бұрын
Jasmine Johnston I hear from most people that it just feels like a regular rear facing train seat. Not to mention that rear facing seats are safer in a crash.
@ashleywintle8570
3 жыл бұрын
I actually wouldn’t mind trying it out one day
@SouvikP24
Жыл бұрын
7:25 this scene in the present outros along with Far Away hits different
@jasminejohnston6393
4 жыл бұрын
The Boeing 747 was an amazing airplane. Shame they’ve been retired and are all being scrapped. I watched this show called Inside Mighty Machines and they were dismantling one of those flying beasts. They salvaged parts that could still function and eventually put them in other planes, including the engines. Then the rest of the plane was cut apart and sold for scrap
@MrCraftZombie
4 жыл бұрын
For my opinion I like British airways in-flight meals and service
@Airscapebytoby
4 жыл бұрын
It was a really iconic plane of British airways.....I get really emotional when I think of it because British airways had already retired their 747s.
@Rage-pk4zn
2 жыл бұрын
I feel you
@ryanmclaughlin846
3 жыл бұрын
Love the shot high above Portland, ME! I'm about 2 hours north of there in Bangor
@acciid
4 жыл бұрын
No!! Don't tell people about the B lounge! Those of us who use it want to keep it quiet. There must have been something wrong with your seat as they do fold flat. They're actually quite comfortable to sleep on and you have space to move your legs around without them being in a cubby hole, an issue with some other business class seats. They're also quite long which is good if you are tall, but the whole seat is quite narrow which isn't so good if you are not. A lot of people complain about having to step over others to get into some seats, but conversely the two in the middle are good if you are a couple. I've flown these plenty of times and compared with other airlines the whole experience is pretty average but it's better than being at the back (where I usually sit)
@wrongnumberz
4 жыл бұрын
Is it just me or is the 747's business class similar to the 777-200's business class? Btw: 13:07 Poor David struggling to get a bite of that fish
@tomstravels520
4 жыл бұрын
WrongNumberZ yes but the 777 fleet is getting the same club suites as the A350. Most of the Gatwick fleet already have it and they’re working on the Heathrow fleet. Or at least they were but not sure if still are due to current events. The 787-10 will have the new seats too
@NaenaeGaming
3 жыл бұрын
Of course they look similar - they’re the same product
@suprateembhattacherjee6834
3 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love the BA B744's, also the safety instruction video is the best!
@globalcomparisons1973
3 жыл бұрын
b744s new plane?
@SharkGaming619
3 жыл бұрын
Dude this flight is amazing 🤩! But you know what’s funny 😆 ? It’s the name of Philadelphia it’s like a Swedish sauce lol
@46monkeyes
4 жыл бұрын
Lovely trip! However, I’m going stir crazy here in my house!
@consciousness300
3 жыл бұрын
11:34 bird is flying on supersonic speed and escorting 747 😂
@sisiyess2391
3 жыл бұрын
That’s not a bird
@generalgrievous5749
3 жыл бұрын
Lol 🤣🤣
@rajnirvan3336
4 жыл бұрын
Hope we don't see the end of the BA 747s just yet hopefully see theme back in the skies where they belong.
@riccardosorace5184
4 жыл бұрын
Their retire is scheduled for 2023. So, hopefully we’ll have some more years to fly/spot the Queen of the Sky 🇬🇧👑
@rajnirvan3336
4 жыл бұрын
@@riccardosorace5184 Really hope so. I flew back from Miami last September on BA 747 registration G-CIVE. Probably was the last ever 747 I went on but hope I'm wrong
@riccardosorace5184
4 жыл бұрын
Raj Nirvan I never had the chance to fly it. I hope I’ll fly the Queen once in a lifetime
@Itszuu
4 жыл бұрын
i would like to fly in one! Sadly i couldn't
@NaenaeGaming
4 жыл бұрын
Hello! I’m from 3 months later, and guess what? BA retired their 747s...
@its_aonuk619
4 жыл бұрын
You are my favorite KZitemr 😄
@andyjackson4766
4 жыл бұрын
I love your trip reports I couldn’t click quick enough when I had my notification today! I love our Airline, I think they have hugely upped their game of late, I am just hoping after this crisis they still have some Jumbo’s in their fleet. Stay safe and looking forward to us all returning to the skies soon.
@oneilbrissett4854
Жыл бұрын
Even this posted 2 years back and i watched in 2023 its still good(:
@ariebertversteeg4347
4 жыл бұрын
It is a little bit sad that due to the COVID-19 all BA 747's are retired so fast. I have a good rememberance on them! Thank you so much to pleasure me with this report! Greetings from the Netherlands by Arie Bert Versteeg ;-)
@AverytheCubanAmerican
4 жыл бұрын
In West Philadelphia born and raised. On the playground is where I spent most of my days. Chilling out, maxing, relaxing all cool. And all shooting some b-ball outside of the school. When a couple of guys who were up to no good, started making trouble in my neighborhood! I got in one little fight and my mom got scared, she said "you're moving with your auntie and uncle in Bel-Air"
@grantseto6247
Жыл бұрын
0:26 Ragriz Flight and Spotting just came here for the night to see the Shard and Big Ben
@MileHigh_Aviation
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome video man! Congratulations on 400K
@mintyfreshoreo
4 жыл бұрын
6:45 music to my ears
@ackpaintdude1
4 жыл бұрын
I am always curious as to why the engine manufacturers put the swirl on the turbines of their engines. The only reason I can gather is so the pilot can see that they are turning.
@mackieap
4 жыл бұрын
ackpaintdude1 Birds think the swirl of the engine is the eye of a predator so instinctively avoid it
@tomstravels520
4 жыл бұрын
ackpaintdude1 captain joe has a video on that. It’s mainly that but also ground crew and I think can also scare away birds or something
@gooner72
3 жыл бұрын
I would never get bored with the buttons to raise and lower the screen around the seat....
@winstonkan6174
4 жыл бұрын
I had an opportunity to try this business class configuration 20 years ago and must say I really liked it. It’s especially good for long haul flight if you have to get up for a stretch or to the washroom without disturbing your neighbour.
@lorencpepdjonovic63
3 жыл бұрын
i cant travel now in these times but instead i watch these vids , thank youuuu
@adrianzurek636
4 жыл бұрын
The engine sound is out of this world!
@clerouxbotha2784
3 жыл бұрын
😳😳 that’s my nephew at 1:31 ……this video is priceless 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
@NorthernUlvenKi
4 жыл бұрын
What makes Simply Aviation better then other flight review channels? Well it’s the fact that they show all the different classes on airlines and not just business or first class. I’ve seen other channels that focus way too much on either business or first class and barely shows economy class. Again Noel from Inflight and Paul Lucas comes to mind. They’re good channels but I kinda got the feeling they’re mostly avoiding regular economy class because they don’t fancy it. I know Noel is quite tall so I’ll give him a pass because not all economy classes suits a tall person. Again good channels but not for me. I’ll probably stick to watch Simply Aviation.
@airplane_guy396
Жыл бұрын
tripreport retired back to the memories of passenger 747s
@gooner72
3 жыл бұрын
She's such a beautiful lady, it's a shame that only a tiny handful of airlines still use them, I quite like BA on long haul as well.... you're looked after pretty well even in cattle class. 🇬🇧🇬🇧✌✌
@romytorque
4 жыл бұрын
Happy 400k subscribers @simply aviation
@cplayzstuff6907
3 жыл бұрын
At the start you were in an Enviro 200 MMC I think. Sitting on 13k? My favourite number!!!
@imad_9519
4 жыл бұрын
Nice video! I hope to be able to fly on British airways one day. Congratulations on 400k subscribers!
@takumifujiwara4419
4 жыл бұрын
My uncle lives around Heathrow airport. I've only ever been to his house once or twice, but I saw many planes coming in to land in 2 hours. I couldn't see out of the window his house is facing the other way lol but I could see in the garden so I just sat and admired the 747s taking off and landing and A380s. I saw some A330s and I saw the BA 777s as well
@ritchyhonore6179
4 жыл бұрын
That was a Powerful take off!!!!!!!!!
@ackpaintdude1
4 жыл бұрын
BTW, loved the shout out to Portland, Maine !!
@psrpippy
4 жыл бұрын
The shoulder height reading light is switched on by using the sliding button next to it, the button on the remote controls the light in the overhead compartment.
@christopherwhite8409
4 жыл бұрын
I love the backward seat in Club World. What I found interesting in Club World on the 747 on the upper deck, you have more storage under the window.
@MatchaCocoaDog
2 жыл бұрын
Holy cow what a smooth landing!!!
@giveUup1921
4 жыл бұрын
2:42 Wow nice view with that queen i wish i could see that view in real life, because none of airlines in my country have boeing 747 :(
@TripReportaviation
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent trip report. It's always cool to fly on a 744.
@liammiller7416
4 жыл бұрын
Flew on this route in November. Booked premium economy and got a free upgrade to business class when we arrived at the check in desk. I felt like royalty 😂
@307skylake7
4 жыл бұрын
Congrats on 400K! Deserve it! :)
@AgentShadowTVMan_Official
9 ай бұрын
I love British airways it’s my fav airline, sad that they have no more 747s I think
@butter_playzyt1284
4 жыл бұрын
In West Philadelphia born and raised on the play ground is where i spent most of my days!!!(WILL SMITH YEAH!!!)
@vinniechudam1835
3 жыл бұрын
This is an easterly departure, take off from runway 09R towards central London before turning left to head north west towards Scotland 🏴 and out over the Atlantic
@medhashas
2 жыл бұрын
Very neatly filmed and edited
@shahmuharramali
3 жыл бұрын
love.bristish n my fav no.1 B 747 400
@dappingforever7720
4 жыл бұрын
If b747 is the queen of the sky Is the a380 the king of sky?
@GracemarieJohnson2763
3 жыл бұрын
Yup! A380 is the 747's king. The prince of the Skies is the 787 (aka, the Dreamliner)
@shaunpierce4174
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the heads up regarding the lounge in terminal 5B,I had no idea it was there.
@TheBelgianCE
4 жыл бұрын
You have such a great channel Greetings from Belgium
@falconlars6931
4 жыл бұрын
i'm also from belgium
@307skylake7
4 жыл бұрын
I'm also from Belgium :D
@AirTravel415
4 жыл бұрын
How does facing backwards feel when you took off?
@dinosostable
4 жыл бұрын
Air Travel 415 I want to know as well
@intelmayur
4 жыл бұрын
Even I was thinking about the same.
@sizzlemann
4 жыл бұрын
It's not too bad. You're just have less pressure on your back against the seat.
@MelonBoyz
4 жыл бұрын
Congrats Guyss!! 400k!!!!
@MCWM8589
3 жыл бұрын
Am going to miss those beautiful 747's
@franklinloo2160
2 жыл бұрын
Love the BA B747. Truly Queen of the Skies.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💐
@epic_flightsimmer6340
4 жыл бұрын
U were cruising over my city ( Im from Portland Maine ) nice revivew btw :)
@MatteoMariano
4 жыл бұрын
BA was going to change this flight BA67 to the A350 on March 29th but due to Covid they’ve been partially operating the service with a mix of 772,788 and 789s. I was going to fly BA67 in Club Suite in August. I’ve got my fingers crossed Covid will calm down by then. Great video as always guys :))
@sizzlemann
4 жыл бұрын
I've flown in this club configuration multiple times and there are 2 things that can get annoying. One is if you are against the window (or very middle) and you need to get out, you might have to climb over the foot rest of the seat next to you. It's no big deal if the foot rest is up, but if they are sleeping, it can be quite a big step to get over for vertically challenged people. Second is if you are sitting in an aisle seat, the flight attendant will sometimes lean over you to pass items to the other seat. Usually you can get a good whiff of what perfume/cologne and underarm deodorant odor they use. The club configuration in the new A350 is superior in layout compared to the current layout. Hope they can make the changes to the new layout throughout the fleet quickly.
@tomstravels520
4 жыл бұрын
Sizzlemann they aren’t currently converting the Heathrow fleet of 777’s to this seat and the 787-10 will arrive with this too. The 747 won’t get it but eventually the other 787’s and A380 will (assuming they stay)
@josefmprable
4 жыл бұрын
This is as modern as a 747-400 can get. Kudos to BA!
@ryansaviations7022
4 жыл бұрын
Another great video from simply aviations!!!
@theadventurousboi9609
Жыл бұрын
BA’s safety videos are a quite funny
@iloveanimals1662
4 жыл бұрын
As a regular flyer,the seat does go fully flat
@davefrommelbourne1237
4 жыл бұрын
T5 at LHR is good. Thanks for that tip regarding the more quiet lounges. That takeoff was simply awesome!
@fantasticnoor8826
4 жыл бұрын
I really give ur channel 10 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️And this is because of the good quality of filming the video and the trip report videos are organized and clearly shows every thing just like I am really traveling , i really watched nearly all of your videos and prefer them upon all. I would like to thank you extremely much for starting this channel
@ross7050
4 жыл бұрын
Wow.. When she took off she rocketed up into the sky.
@somebloke2238
4 жыл бұрын
Ive always felt like Concorde is more the queen and the 747 is the king
@M_O1997
4 жыл бұрын
Outstanding wing view! Really enjoyed the video.
@oscartaylor8834
4 жыл бұрын
@10.57 when you said the light doesn’t work - it probably does you use the slider next to it to adjust the light. The button on the IFE is just there I think because they retrofitted these old seats with new IFE
@josephmiddleton1
4 жыл бұрын
The seat does go fully flat but you said it didn’t?
@CS_22
4 жыл бұрын
It’s almost fully flat, but isn’t actually
@josephmiddleton1
4 жыл бұрын
CS7C3DLazyGuy222, I have experienced this seat & can assure it is fully flat!
@CS_22
4 жыл бұрын
@@josephmiddleton1 Huh, his seat must've been broken then. Wouldn't surprise me
@josephmiddleton1
4 жыл бұрын
CS7C3DLazyGuy222, Yeah - a very good point as them seats are very old. There’s more chance of a better experience on the 380/787/LGW 777
@ADtranzakias
4 жыл бұрын
Simply aviation = Simply the best
@terdog3463
4 жыл бұрын
Loved the Air Canada building right after you took off. Other wise. stay safe out there! Glad you're at home safe and still cutting old video's
@LeanderTravels
4 жыл бұрын
The seat looks super comfortable. I always thought the BA business class was a bit outdated. And of course, this engine view must have been awesome!
@tomstravels520
4 жыл бұрын
Leander Travels it is a bit but the A350’s, refurbished 777’s and the upcoming 787-10 have the new club suites
@mananagarwal637
4 жыл бұрын
The old club world seems outdated but the seats are really comfortable and the window seats (and middle) have a lot of privacy once the privacy screens are raised, the IFE isn't the best but it gets the job done so no complaints
@ag6371
3 жыл бұрын
Soon or later they might retrofit the 787-8 and 787-9 with Club Suites
@langkawiaviation
4 жыл бұрын
Lovely Rolls-Royce engines roar.
@Lifeafterfifty1969
4 жыл бұрын
We are going to miss these beautiful birds #save747’s
@CoraVanLincolnius
4 жыл бұрын
congratz on 400k subs
@julesrann
4 жыл бұрын
BA 747 Business Class - always upstairs, it’s so much nicer and more private
@tomstravels520
4 жыл бұрын
I’ve only flown on BA long haul business once (LHR-MAD on a 777-200, was cheapest way) and thought it was ok but I can see what people are on about with how it looks outdated. To be honest when BA was a premium airline more people flew business class so this way they could still get 8 people in a row whereas now it’s a 1-2-1. A lot of airlines are ditching business class because the gap between modern business class and first isn’t big enough unless you fly Emirates or Singapore with those cabins
@RadOnion48
2 ай бұрын
God that sound during takeoff
@11s_9
2 ай бұрын
The last BA 747 in 2020,We'll never see it again😢
@ellenaopiyo9780
4 жыл бұрын
When I see first class it's makes me want to fly from Cape Town to London
@kk-transport
11 ай бұрын
To be fair, it seems like the 86J 747's were replaced by Boeing 777's and the 52J 747's were replaced by the Airbus A350's. (Although the routes that did use 777-300ER before seem to be allocated with 787-9's)
@RWernsing
4 жыл бұрын
I'm so sad I never got one more flight on the 74
@ice711real
3 жыл бұрын
Same
@josiahj5027
3 жыл бұрын
@@ice711real I did South Africa to London best flight
@ice711real
3 жыл бұрын
@@josiahj5027 That's cool, I didn't.
@johnmurphy5689
3 жыл бұрын
I got lucky when I was young in 2011/2012 to fly on a queen with China Airlines, unfortunately the Queen didn't have In-flight entertainment and instead they had a old version of Inflight movies and that flight was 12 hours long. Their is also probably flew on one with Lufthansa but I barely have any memories of that flight other than a Lufthansa wipe that I still have that has no date on it.
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