Meanwhile, on the -8F, the upper deck closely resembles that of earlier 747 models, such as the 747-200 and 747-400F. The design choice is intentional. The -8I was developed to offer more ...

Explore the few airlines still operating the iconic Boeing 747, despite its production halt due to advanced jets in the market.

Once airlines woke to the fact that the lounges were taking up valuable room that could be used to generate revenue, their days were numbered, and the upper-deck lounge phenomenon petered out in ...

To facilitate that, designers needed to get the flight deck out of the way, he says, so they put the flight deck on the top of the airplane. "And with that, the 747 got its distinctive hump." ...

The Boeing 747 revolutionized air travel when it debuted as the world's largest passenger jet in 1969. The first-of-its-kind shape and design of the plane allowed airlines to get creative ...

Passengers love Boeing 747s and Airbus A380s, AKA the world’s biggest commercial jets, but they’re slowly being phased out. Here’s where you can still fly them.

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 made long-haul travel affordable for the middle class decades ago and for many symbolizes the golden age of air travel. Here's a look back at the history of the jumbo jet ...