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 ...

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 ...

“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 ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

The plane quickly became a sign of luxury travel, some airlines adding bars, lounges and even pianos on the upper deck. The last 747 won’t carry passengers but will be used as a freight aircraft ...

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.

The Boeing 747 was a landmark in the history of commercial ... And of course, it had that famous upper deck, allowing people to experience "upstairs" for the first time in the air.

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 ...