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Vergenbuurg t1_izends2 wrote

Reply to comment by anonanon1313 in Last Boeing 747 rolls off line after half a century of production by diacewrb

I treated myself to a flight on a Lufthansa 747 upper deck, just so I could have the life experience. Having a widebody-style business-class seat with only a single aisle, with no other seats behind our section, almost made it feel like I was on a small private jet.

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cramduck t1_izesw4n wrote

Flew the upper deck on a cargolux flight, but I was too young to really appreciate it.

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DutchBlob t1_izffp3k wrote

Are you a box?

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blaughw t1_izfmo0x wrote

No they will deadhead crews, mechanics, and some other staff in the 8-16 seats (going off 20-year old memory) on the upper deck.

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cramduck t1_izgbk7r wrote

Spent quite a bit of time in the cockpit, too. Good memories.

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blaughw t1_izghnhe wrote

I mostly built ULDs, processed customs docs and accepted DGR back in those days. :D

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cramduck t1_izgpd2u wrote

My grandfather did avionics maintenance at Boeing for like 60 years, contracted out to airlines all over the place. Kuwait, Saudi, Beijing... the man had some wild stories.

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dartie t1_izfwsp0 wrote

I’m always configured for economy. I must have that kind of look.

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Silver_Slicer t1_izim6bh wrote

I had the pleasure of flying Asiana Airlines to Europe in Business class in the early 90’s. It was in the upper deck. It was fantastic. I will miss the 747s as they retire.

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