Do 747s have bars?

American’s Boeing 747s came with a fully-fledged piano bar on the lower deck. Not merely a recording of somebody playing an instrument on the ground, but a live piano bar in the air.

How much is a scrapped 747?

Once a jet has been stripped bare of usable parts, its metal frame is redeemed for scrap value. A 747 can fetch up to $55,000 for its scrap alone.

Are there really bars on planes?

To his knowledge, there are only six airlines in the world to have onboard bar lounges, including Virgin Australia, Korean Air, Etihad Airways, Emirates Airlines, and Qatar Airways. Virgin Atlantic is currently the only airline to boast a bar on all of its airplanes.

What does 747 stand for?

The most well known aircraft in the 7×7 series is the Boeing 747, which also goes by the nickname “jumbo jet.” The 747 made aviation history. It was designed in the 1960s as a response to an increase in air traffic.

Do 747s still have lounges?

Existing lounges onboard the 747 For example, Australian flag carrier Qantas christened the top deck of its 747s as the Captain Cook Lounge. Here, first class passengers could socialize and enjoy a drink away from the fixed positions of their seats downstairs.

Does the 747 have an upper deck?

Typically, flying on the upper deck of a Boeing 747 is an exclusive affair. When the jumbo jet was first introduced, the upper section was a lounge for premium passengers. More recently, most airlines put premium seats up top.  This means that most don’t have the ability to experience the upper deck.

Can you buy a retired 747?

There are retired 747s at the airport at Mojave, California. You would need to contact an airplane broker there for current pricing. Just keep in mind even a 747 being scrapped has hundreds of thousands of dollars of scrap value.

Do first class flights have bars?

Only first class and business class passengers get access Some bars may allow economy passengers access in the future *gasp* but for now unless you’re flying in business class or first class, chances are you won’t have access to the bar.

What will Boeing do after 797?

Originally, the 797 would be a midsized plane to replace the 757 and 767–200, the smallest 767. The larger 767–300 and 767–400 are being succeeded by the 787. The aging 757 has been out of production for over 15 years but airlines like its versatility.

Which airlines have bars on their Boeing 777s?

Closer to home, Virgin Australia has a popular bar on its Boeing 777s flying between Sydney, Melbouirne and Brisbane to Los Angeles.

What plane has a piano bar on the lower deck?

American’s Boeing 747s came with a fully-fledged piano bar on the lower deck. Not merely a recording of somebody playing an instrument on the ground, but a live piano bar in the air.

Does Qantas have a piano bar on the A380?

While Qantas again provides a small inflight lounge and meeting area on today’s Airbus A380s, it’s not quite the upper deck of the ’70s. American’s Boeing 747s came with a fully-fledged piano bar on the lower deck.

Which airlines have bars on their planes in Australia?

Virgin Atlantic no longer flies to Australia, but the cosy cocktail bars on its Boeing 747s and Airbus A340s sport an undeniably ‘cool Britannia’ vibe. Closer to home, Virgin Australia has a popular bar on its Boeing 777s flying between Sydney, Melbouirne and Brisbane to Los Angeles.