The single Boeing 747-200 that tells the entire rise & fall story of Lufthansa's jumbo era

The carrier remains one of the very few operators still flying the passenger variant of the 747 today.
Forbes

Queen Of The Skies Round Two: Flying The Lufthansa 747 In Business Class

I wrote recently about flying the British Airways 747, and how even though it’s an old plane and the business class seats hardly offer the latest and greatest in premium cabins, it was a thoroughly ...
Business Insider

Boeing ending production of the 747 means cargo carriers will lose a key feature and be left scrambling when it's gone

The sun is setting on the Boeing 747 as production will be coming to an end by 2023 after over 50 years, its manufacturer announced on Wednesday, and cargo airlines may have the most to lose.

Lufthansa is sunsetting its A340-600s - but you could save a part!

Aviationtag's latest line of memorabilia brings together several important stories.
Condé Nast Traveler

What It's Like to Fly in the Top Deck of a Rare Boeing 747 ‘Queen of the Skies’

One of the rarest planes in the sky today—and most beloved by frequent fliers—is the Boeing 747. With its double-decker layout and glamorous Jet Age lore, the 747 is a legendary aircraft lovingly ...
Flightglobal

Lufthansa sees post-crisis ‘flagship’ role for 747-8

Lufthansa intends to keep its Boeing 747-8s in service while grounding all its Airbus A380s amid a stepped-up fleet-reduction effort and a wider industry trend toward smaller long-haul twinjets. On 21 ...