Awesome! Great to ride these beauties before they’re retired. I still remember the old Northwest livery on these at Gatwick and Amsterdam, such good memories!

@alvexok5523

4 жыл бұрын

I remember in the 1990s all the British airways 747s lined up around terminal 4, the days when British airways aircrafts still had the corner of the UK flag on their tails

The Queen strikes again! Taking the there and back route requires stamina so kudos to you Jay!

@OHAREAVIATION

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Jordyn!

Nice

wow you finally made it to detroit have a nice stay on the 747

Forever the Queen of the Skies. Boeing 747, we love you!!!!!

@OHAREAVIATION

4 жыл бұрын

I echo your thoughts! Long live the Queen!

Funny that the in-flight map graphic uses a twin-engine icon for a 4-engine plane.

@OHAREAVIATION

6 жыл бұрын

IKR? :D

@alvexok5523

4 жыл бұрын

They use the same icon for all the in-flight map graphics, and twin engine planes are the most common now, 737s, 767s, 777s, A330s

Man that’s a long flight

It is SOOO sad these are retiring.

@aaron_riz847

5 жыл бұрын

Seses eseseesesese ssse

Awesome video Jay, there is no shortage in great aviation videos coming from you, you inspire a lot of people

@OHAREAVIATION

6 жыл бұрын

thanks for watching! I really haven't been as active recently as I would hope to be but I'm pretty busy doing a lot of other things these days.. I still try to post good content on a regular basis when I can.

FREAKINAMAZIN..............One of the greatest rides ever O Great one...........Love these birds.....

Amazing that you got to fly the Delta 747! Stunning work Jay :)

@OHAREAVIATION

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, mylos!

Great report!

Great bit of footage, on one of the few great 747s left in the great american legacy carriers! Liked for sure

@OHAREAVIATION

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@alvexok5523

4 жыл бұрын

@@OHAREAVIATION , I've noticed that some foreign airlines are still continuing to make new 747s, one of them KLM. But all the American airlines use the A330s and 777s for their long overseas flights, which are just as powerful and fuel efficient, but I can see how traditionalists miss the 747s and their trademark second story hump

What a majestic wingview Jay.These 747 onboard footages are so unique and breathtaking.Fantastic video work.Cheers.

@OHAREAVIATION

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Yannis!

That’s an incredible feat going to and from Tokyo-Narita in 24 hours. You have strong physical strength, stamina and endurance to fly on the same Delta 747 from Detroit to Tokyo and back. Today Delta fly A350s between Detroit and Tokyo-Narita. Delta is poised to go nonstop to Manila, Taipei and Singapore from the likes of Detroit, Atlanta and JFK as more A350s join the Delta fleet. JFK-Manila, Atlanta-Taipei and Atlanta-Manila will be up and running when Delta have more A350s and they fly the routes. There are no 747s flying in the Americas, only the visiting British Airways and Lufthansa 747s come to the Americas. British Airways are lagging behind as they keep their 747s while major rivals retire the Jumbo Jets for 777s, 787s and A350s.

@guerry4690

6 жыл бұрын

Great comment, Syed. As I remember, British Airways is sticking with their 747-400 models and just upgrade the interiors. Lufthansa has moved to the 747-800 models. I would love to fly either airline. Skytrax rates them with 4 stars. The best any US carrier is rated is 3 stars.

@OHAREAVIATION

6 жыл бұрын

Sleep is the key ;) Thanks for watching Syed! I always enjoy your news reports.

Jay, thank-you for taking the time to produce this video and share your trip with us. That was certainly a labor of love, and I most certainly enjoyed it! The longest commercial flight I ever made was in 2003 to Seoul and back, through Atlanta and Narita. Given the length of your video, it is difficult for me not to have some salient observations, but I will keep this as short as possible. I can see that the food still looks rather appetizing and served with prepackaged delicacies, prepared by companies I never knew existed. Personally, I’m trying to devise a way to sneak some spices, hot sauce, butter, and salad dressing on board. It was a shame that you had so much cloud cover over some very beautiful landscapes. I find it difficult to sleep much more than two hours on any flight, and I do get tired of reading. Consequently, I love to gaze out the window, even after 40 years of flying. Besides, I have yet to be on a flight that provided any movie I enjoyed watching. It fascinated me to see such a huge presence in Narita by Delta and United. In fact, I saw more passenger aircraft with their liveries than I did from any other country in the far east. Especially when I saw the United 737 parked at the gate, I could not help but imagine flying it across the Pacific (Just kidding - I finally had to find an article and read that United used to fly a leg between Narita and Inchon.). What really floored me was the Japanese ground crew waving you good-bye; absolutely amazing! I have never seen that before in my life. Thank-you again, sir. I always enjoy viewing your videos. Please, keep-em coming!

@OHAREAVIATION

6 жыл бұрын

Perhaps my last time ever doing this on a 747, let alone a Delta 747... yes, indeed a labor of love. I live on airplanes and in the airports many times in my travels and the 747 has been a faithful friend to me in my travels. I can only return the favor at least this one more time. The food was pretty good for airline food, but yes,... some spice helps sometimes. I do wish for better weather but not bad for covering a 3rd of the planet without too much to slow us down. Out the window is where it's at... LOVE looking out the window and seeing a perspective that generations for centuries past would have given much to see. Yes, indeed it is pretty interesting to go abroad and STILL see U.S. carrier mid-range aircraft. Makes you do a double take sometimes. I had a acquaintance that used to fly United 737s based in Guam.... The waving goodbye was a nice touch and I waved back for sure... I ave seen this only one other place and that was Burlington, VT. You're very welcome and it's my pleasure to film these experiences for all who are interested in watching. Admittedly, I have been very busy as of late but as always new videos are just around the corner... sometimes the hallway to the corner can be a little lengthy though ;) I always appreciate folks like you. A BIG thanks for watching!

@Guerry-3

6 жыл бұрын

Wow, sir! What a very thoughtful reply. I found that I have to curb my enthusiasm whenever I make a comment, because I tend to unload and point out all I found enjoyable. Please do noted, that I only do comment when I have something pleasant to state. There is no sense messing things up for others. I no longer fly that often, and I have only flown on a 747 a handful of times. The one thing that has not yet been duplicated is the ability for passengers to look forward. I was on a charter flight and was seated at the very front in a window seat. Given the way the nose curved around, I was fascinated by watching us landing and taking off. So sir, next time I will let loose a little more and hopefully, you will not be looking for a sock to shove in my mouth. Thank-you again!

I also love 747!!

Outstanding video onboard the 747! Lots of great footage! Sad to see these guys go! At least you spent a day on it! Big like from me!

@OHAREAVIATION

6 жыл бұрын

Sad to see these go but the airplanes of the future and the new ones being made now more than make up for it in my opinion having flown on all the new long-range birds.

I did the full round trip with United’s last 747 intl trip. Tiring for sure....but definitely worth it!

It’s funny that Detroit of all places gets a route like this just because of its hub status, yet larger and overall BETTER hub cities (Philadelphia, Phoenix, Charlotte) are still lacking them.

@OHAREAVIATION

5 жыл бұрын

I have always wondered about that myself but the economics say otherwise. thanks 4 w@tch!ng

Awesome video mate! I love this window view!

@OHAREAVIATION

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, my friend! The window seat is where it's at.

great video!!! I am going to use it when I need some back round noise when I sleep at home. That sound just puts me out 123...Happy travels my friend!!

@OHAREAVIATION

6 жыл бұрын

A great use for it! People sleep on planes all the time obviously

@seannielsen6587

6 жыл бұрын

it works great I was able to get some real sleep. Did you get to spend any time in Japan??

23 Hours in a economy seat, how did you survive that?

@OHAREAVIATION

6 жыл бұрын

tH@nkz 4 w@tch!ng ..it's what happens when you love flying and flying on this certain airplane ;)

Meanwhile in heaven

747 is one plan I have not been on yet

@OHAREAVIATION

5 жыл бұрын

I hope you get to fly on one soon! they are retiring fast.

34:39 - we got a little look at Siberia from 35,000 ft up

@OHAREAVIATION

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

will you be doing a narita airport plane spotting?

@OHAREAVIATION

6 жыл бұрын

Ben D. At some point in future I might. I have been doing a lot of flying recently though

On May 7, 2018 Norwegian Long Haul starts 787-9 flights between Amsterdam and JFK followed by 787-9 flights between Milan and LAX from June 16, 2018, Madrid-LAX from July 15, 2018 and Madrid-JFK from July 18, 2018. www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/276214/norwegian-further-expands-eu-us-routes-in-s18/

Why retire 747😭😭

@OHAREAVIATION

6 жыл бұрын

burns too much fuel with four engines when all the newer airplanes can do the same with two.

@jettwuzhere

6 жыл бұрын

Jay's O'HareAviation Plane Spotting HD 👌

On the way to Athens internatinal airport.

This is probably your last flight trip into Narita. By March 2020 Delta will shift all of its flights to Haneda Airport.

@OHAREAVIATION

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I certainly like Haneda a lot better anyway.

@ricardourdaneta6545

4 жыл бұрын

Why do you like Haneda better. It’s closer to Tokyo

So you never left the airport?

@OHAREAVIATION

6 жыл бұрын

pretty much. I don't care about anywhere else really..... airplanes, airports, aviation is my life.

23hrs ? they only fly for 12 or 14 on a full tank

@OHAREAVIATION

6 жыл бұрын

Leah Jackson Combined total.

@leahjackson3077

6 жыл бұрын

oh i see lol i am sure that in not so far time to come flights will be that long

@OHAREAVIATION

6 жыл бұрын

yes they area already up to 18-19 hours for some flights proposed in future.... which is aboutthe most you'll ever get because then it becomes shorter to fly around the world the other way.

Happy New Year! :) Today 2018 kicks off with United Airlines daily nonstop 787-9 flights between Houston and Sydney on Thursday January 18 as well as Qantas daily nonstop 787-9 flights between Perth and London on March 24, Delta Airlines starts flights between LAX, Paris and Amsterdam in May and June. Late May sees American Airlines and United Airlines fly to Reykjavik, Icelandair and WOW Air fly to Dallas Fort/Worth, Qatar Airways starts flights to Las Vegas on June 27, Cathay Pacific fly to Washington-Dulles from September 15 and United Airlines fly between San Francisco and Tahiti, French Polynesia on October 30. In this Year President Donald Trump will aim to secure his infrastructure legislation having already secured his corporate tax cuts readying himself for the Mid-term Elections in November and the 2020 Presidential Election. Trump will make foreign overtures to Peru for the OAS summit, Canada for the G7 Summit, the UK to open the new US Embassy located in Nine Elms South London, the G20 Summit in Argentina and another Asia-Pacific trip this time to Singapore and possibly Malaysia and Indonesia. Trump will also become the first sitting US President to visit Papua New Guinea to attend the APEC Summit.

@OHAREAVIATION

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the news and commentary, Syed! Really appreciate it when you take the time to deliver it for us, my friend. I apologize for the lack of videos recently... I've been super busy with a number of things.