I f you've ever gazed at the Boeing 747 from a terminal window or walked through its upper deck, you've likely wondered: Why ...

Planemaker Boarding the Boeing 747's upper deck requires stairs due to capacity constraints. The door used as an emergency exit blocks a jetbridge, hindering direct boarding. The Airbus A380 ...

All were waiting their turn to have a look at 747's banks of test equipment and a groovy, 1960s-style upper-deck lounge. Those visitors might be forgiven for thinking they'd been transported back ...

Known for its distinctive hump and upper deck, the "Queen of the Skies" made ... Here's a look back at its history. “The 747 was another example of just proof that we could do anything if ...

So now more than ever, flying in the upper deck of a 747 is on many travelers’ dream itineraries. One of the few airlines that still flies 747s is Lufthansa. The German airline has eight 747 ...

The 747-400 has a stretched upper deck with greater seating capacity than the original 747-100/200 series. Due to the long trans-oceanic routes the aircraft flew, it usually operated with at least ...

Sutter understood this perfectly. The 747’s most distinctive feature, the upper deck, has inspired descriptions like “bubble-topped” or “humpbacked,” which couldn’t be more mistaken.

“I’ll never forget being on that upper deck of a 747. It’s just iconic,” he said, according to a company news site. The announcement of the last 747 delivery sparked tributes among ...

The first 747 rolled out at the same airfield on Sept. 30, 1968. With its distinctive humped upper deck, it’s the only airplane many flyers can recognize on first sight. The final model ...

Most commercial jets follow a pretty standard design language, but the 747 breaks the mold with that unusual upper deck. Sure, aircraft like the Airbus A380 may have full-length double decks ...