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Delta Retiring Their Boeing 747s by 2017

by Mike
Last updated March 28, 2018

Delta has been planning the retirement of their 747 fleet for sometime. But today’s announcement on their earnings call indicates an acceleration of the time line to 2017. If you’re a fan of this aircraft type, and a Delta flyer, you should consider the retirement schedule for your upcoming trips.

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By BriYYZ from Toronto, Canada (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0), via Wikimedia Commons

Delta only has 16 747-400’s left in their fleet. And the 747 is dwindling in numbers at all airlines worldwide. Only a few airlines have ordered the newer 747-8I including Lufthansa, Air China, and Korean. It will be sad to see fewer “Queen of the Skies” around most airports over the coming decade.

Would you go out of your way to fly Delta’s 747 in the next couple of years? What’s your favorite aircraft type?

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About Mike

On my first flights on Allegheny and Piedmont so many years ago, I immediately got the flying bug. After years of traveling I started the blogs and podcasts at UPGRD.com. And, like many of you, I've done a lot of flying for miles and status. I once flew from New York City to Honolulu and back again just for elite status (and a quick Mai Tai).

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