Qantas has announced a program of events to bid farewell to his úlast Boeing 747 and give Australians the chance to say goodbye to much-loved «Queen of the Skies». Qantas press photo.
the airínea operateá three “farewell jumbo joy flights” one hour from Sydney, Canberra y Brisbane, in response to requests from employees and customers of a úlast chance to fly in the planeón.
The CaptaináQantas Fleet number for Boeing 747, Owen Weaver said that this avión has a special place in the hearts of many Australians.
«The 747 it has been an avión magnífic and it is appropriate that we celebrate the end of five daysérecords of historical momentsórich for the airínational line and aviationón in Australia», said the captainán Weaver.
“Since the first 747 They joined the Qantas fleet in 1971, These aircraft have operated numerous rescue flights to bring Australians home in times of crisis and have provided safe passage for many travelers taking their first international flight to or from Australia..
The final farewell flights that areán for sale on the airline reservation systemíne for the whole púwar and AvGeek, but what to tellá with spaces reserved for airline collaboratorsínea.
«These three flights offerán the úlast chance to fly in a Boeing 747 from Qantas before it leaves, with some of our frequent travelers and aviation enthusiastsón so fond of airplanesón like us, afterés from having spent thousands of hours on board over the yearsños».
The flights will departán on sale at nooníto of myércoles 8 July on Qantas.com and operateáon monday 13 July from Sydney, he Iércoles 15 July from Brisbane and on Friday 17 July from Canberra. The economical ratesómicas cost $400 and a smallñThe number of business class tickets isá available for $747 with additional extras included.
The seats areán limited to maximize passenger comfort (in línea with other similar flights previously operated) and with all biosecurity measures.
The flights will operateán on a recovery basisóNo costs and profits will be donatedán to the Aviation Museumón HARS in Albion Park (Wollongong) and the Qantas Founders Museum in Longreach to support their efforts to preserve and promote the legacy of the 747 for future generations. Both museums have a Qantas B747 on display.ón pública.
The úlast 747-400 of the fleet leavingán from Sydney at approximately 2 p.m. of the 22 July 2020 as flight QF7474.
Before his final departure the 22 of July, Qantas organizeá a farewell event in the hangar for employees.
