British Airways will bid farewell to its final London-based Boeing 747s on Thursday with a rare synchronised dual take off for the “Queen of the Skies”, the jet which brought long-haul flights to the masses. Once the world’s largest operator of the 747, BA has now retired its entire jumbo jet fleet after the COVID-19 pandemic curtailed most air travel, accelerating the move to more fuel-efficient planes. Chief Executive Alex Cruz said it would “be a difficult day for everybody at British Airways as the aircraft leaves our home at Heathrow for the very last time.” …read more
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