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The last KLM 747 flight out of Toronto YYZ was a few days ago. YYZ ATC gave them a rare low departure path right over downtown TO. I happened to be outside, and it flew right over my terrace at not even 3500 feet. Was very cool.
I'm from TO as well and in 2018 I intentionally detoured from Paris to Amsterdam just so that I could fly back to TO on a KLM 747 as it was rumoured then that they would soon be put out of commercial passenger service. The B747 is my all time fav airliner going back to the early 70s, and while family and other members were aghast that I would add time and distance to my return journey, I couldn't wait. I was not disappointed at all. Sad that we won't be seeing them at Pearson any more, except perhaps as cargo carriers.
Hart Fischer I spent eleven weeks, from May-August 1982, with a backpack in Europe. My friend and I flew in an empty PanAm 747, from LAX to Heathrow and back to LAX in a fully loaded 747.
I have been on an LT1011, too. LTU from DUS to LA, in the early 1990s. I was too young to really appreciate all the Pan Am flights. I don t recall my flight back to Europe, nor my Pan Am flight back to LA in December 1989. I still have a couple of slides from back then. I will turn on my old Leitz projector and check them out again, reminiscing about the 1980s.
The first flight I can remember was KLM Business Class from Bangkok to Amsterdam in a 747. It was about 9 months before 9/11 and 3 year old me who wanted to become a pilot was allowed a peek in the cockpit mid flight. Also one of my first memories as I have as a human being. Gonna miss these big blue birds.
Absolutely INCREDIBLE Paul! I am so Disappointed ☹️ that I never did and now never will fly the KLM 747! I’d say KLM’s 747-400 was their best ever aircraft and flying The Queen of the Skies with the world’s oldest still operating airline and their oldest flagship jet the 747 must’ve been INCREDIBLE! Cheers 🥂 So sad and farewell KLM 747 you will be forever missed!
I work at Toronto Pearson and had the privilege of seeing 747's from British Airways, Lufthansa as well as KLM on a daily basis. I sometimes would go right up to them if I had some spare time just to take in their beauty. It never got old. I managed to snap a pic of the last KLM 747 to depart from Pearson just as it was taxing to the runway. The 747 was also the first aircraft I ever flew on which was back in 1986. It was an Olympic Airways 747 flying from Toronto to Athens with a short stop in Montreal.
I spent many a summer on Bonaire - a smaller less developed, at least back then, version of Curacao. I only flew in to and out of Curacao but once when my American Airlines trip out of Kralendijk to Puerto Rico was canceled. In any case, both islands are endearing. I surely miss Bonaire immensely. Especially the rest/refueling stops and beach flyovers of KLM DC-10s between Amsterdam and Lima. A long time ago now it seems. The same for 474s in ten and more years time. Truly sad.
I feel your pain about the 747 retirement Paul. There a lot of great aircrafts in service right now but there is only one queen. No other aircraft have so much character.
My family is so lucky and thankful we got to fly KLM 747's a few times; once in the upper deck back in the 90s. Last time I flew it, the seats were way too cramped so did not enjoy the flight much but it will always be my favourite plane to watch take off ... so hanging on to those memories, and videos like yours. Thanks for sharing this ironic beauty with us!
Paul, I’m glad you are home and safe, and I hope you stay well. Thanks for this video. It’s one of my favorites from your channel. I too am mourning the departure of the magnificent 747’s from service. They are and always will be my idea of class, comfort and spaciousness. The ocean liners of the sky!
Man, you are so lucky. I went to Curacao over 40 times and never once saw the inside of the FBO. You may have even seen the airline I used to fly for down there. Its a shame what happened to the 747, being prematurely canceled, but those are the times. I am just waiting for airlines to decide to do this to their A380's. I had a trip that I had routed to be on a 747 this year, but that's canceled. Oh well, just stay healthy.
That was probably the most emotional video of yours yet Paul. You don't have to be an Aviation nerd to like classic 747 😃 I only ever flew on a 744 once - Lufthansa Osaka to Frankfurt back in 2012, in Business Class - in the nose section! Glad you're keeping safe.
I joined KLM, LHR in 1973 at the age of 20. KLM 's 747 aircraft had been in service for just two years. I ended up working for KLM for 43 and am now retired. I planned to travel on a 747 before they also retired but fate has dealt the blow. I must admit to having a tear in my eye remembering all the flights I made in the big blue birds over the years. Cheers, 747 and thank you!
My first long haul flight was on a KLM 747 from Amsterdam to NRT Tokyo. 747’s truly are the queen of the sky’s. I’ve flown with a lot long haul with other airlines but I always find KLM is very consistent with it comes to good service.
I took the AMS - YYZ jumbo around 25 years ago and was sitting next to KLM's pilot examiner, who flew the world on KLM, checking on flying standards. He took me to the flight deck and the 1st Officer gave me his seat (never happened before or since). I saw the most outstanding Northern Lights I have EVER seen and I have seen them quite a few times. I did that trip several time and also the Air NZ 747 down to AKL, every year, for a few years. I loved flying on the 747 up front. It felt like you flexed when the rest of the plane bent and vice versa. I don't think I ever got further forward than row 2 or 3.
The 747's will sure be missed. My first long haul flight ever was a 747 from Mumbai to London, and I was still a kid back then. Even in Economy, the meals were quite good, and they even gave kids candy & books back then !! I will miss that for sure. It's a real pity that the future generation of kids will never get to experience such fond memories.
Love your vlogs and glad to see you have made it clear you are at home at the time of release of this video as so many travel vloggers havent mentioned this and seem to be getting questioned about it, stay safe and look forward to your return when this is all over.
That's an awesome report, love the introduction where you tell more about the places you visit. Really a sad end for the Queen of the Skies though. Let's hope this situation resolves rather quickly or we might see other legendary aircraft types go away, too.
Although not a "legend" per se, the A380 is also now essentially toast. If this lasts >six months, I'd expect the 777, 787, A330, and A350 to be next. Between the pandemic and likely rising fares to compensate for reduced demand, I think the workshorse/jumbo of the next generation will be the A321XLR.
Brought back a few memories of KLM 747 flights to Shanghai, Beijing, Chicago, Houston and Bangkok. Always tried for 1A or 1K in the earlier business class cabin and usually managed to get one of them. Never flew on the upper deck, but as a purser once said to me 1A is the best seat in the house, how very true.
So sad to see so many of these true Queens of the Sky being grounded for good. Thanks Paul for continuing to publish your films, all of the family look forward to them as they are a window on what will be again. Keep safe.
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Paul, thank you soooo much. The 74 was my little home in the sky for many, many trips. Mainly to Curacao. It’s so nice to have this well documented. I am truly grateful. Thank you, thank you!!!!
Another great video, Paul! You are so lucky to have flown the KLM 747! My only experience with KLM was on their MD-11 in 2000. I loved flying with them! Glad you’re safe and healthy at home!
My first flight ever was on a KLM 747 from Amsterdam to Tel Aviv in 1991. As usual in the '90s i was allowed to visit the flightdeck midflight. I don't know why but i was totally fascinated by the fact, that there was a staircase in that plane. I think this flight is also the oldest memory i can remember. Sad to see that this last member of the golden age era of flying is departing for its last journey. But every good story needs to come to an end :)
Glad I got to see a Lufthansa 747 in Boston this year before all of the 747s are gone. My grandfather helped design and build the engines for the 747-100, 200, 300, and SP models. Pratt and Whitney JT9Ds.
I was on the KL735 AMS-CUR flight 2 days earlier for same reason. Little did I know when I booked it January that COVID19 will end KLM 747 flights sooner than later. Glad you had the same opportunity as I did to fly it one more time.
I really enjoy your reports. It is always made with a lot of care and it shows every single time! Your comments are always genuine and honest, and keep up the great work. Very nice to see you have flown KLM’s 747. I am Dutch and maybe a bit biased in my love for KLM, but I am glad you enjoyed the trip. Looking forward to your other reports but in the mean time, keep safe.
My mom working by KLM as flight-attendant flew the last flight to curaçao in the 747-400 while working and on the same day it flew back to Holland for her final distention in the 747 in the business class. So my mom got the opportunity to flight business class in the last flight of the city of Johannesburg. Also in the front nose of the aircraft. So awesome !
Great video and glad to hear your safe back home in lockdown. Interesting to briefly see Curacao and how its changes since I was there on a cargo boat in 73. Although lunch with the Police Chief and Shark feeding from the outside bar at the hotel probably aren't on the agenda in 2020. Stay safe and how to see more trips posted soon...cheers Roger.
My wife & I flew KLM a few years ago to Bonaire from Schipol in Economy. The plane was an MD-11, first time I flew on one. The flight was half empty so most economy passengers had a row of seats each!. I found KLM to be excellent, great service and good food and drink.
Amazing video as always. I am a very frequent traveller after retiring at 35 to enjoy my life and i'm currently in Prague not really able to go anywhere and your videos help me to live vicariously through you and bring me so much happiness. Thank you so much and I can't wait for all this to be over, so you can keep doing what you do.
Hi Paul A great video as always. It's a sad day to see these great aircraft disappear from the skies, they have served us well for may years. Kind regards DS
Great vlog as always! The A-380 in many colors is also heading to the scrap yard. Last time I flew a 747 was back 2003, FRA-LAX-FRA. It is the -8 from LH and KE left now. First time I flew the 747 was BA in 1983 LHR-SYD via all over... stay safe, and be safe!
Its really sad to see the demise of the 747, I have very fond memories of them, our first long haul flight, a 747 leased from Tower Air in the US, operated by Air Europe (remember them) took us to Barbados and back. An Air Mauritius 747 took my wife and myself to our honeymoon, Le Touessrok Mauritius. I live a few miles from Kemble airfield, there is a long line of 747s awaiting their fate.
OMG I am so going to miss the daily KLM 747 approach into the YYZ... It use to fly directly over my house. RIP dear friend. You will be missed. Hope they buy a ton of 747-8...
I was lucky enough to be at home and witness the very last approach of the final flight! It passed over my house on Monday, about 10 minutes before landing on Schiphol airport :) So I was a witness of KLM aviation history. I will surely miss the Queen of the sky!
Boeing 747-400 looks best in KLM blue and white! Sad they had to go, but times have changed seriously. Still enjoying the 747 freighters though..And i also see a lot of MD-11 freighters still flying, another instant fave of mine! Grtz from The Netherlands!
Was excited seeing a new upload after being stuck in hibernation like a tortoise! but more doom and gloom after realising the lovely 747s are getting fewer and fewer 😒
Having 2 small kids on lockdown are not easy feat.. so relaxing after the kids sleep and watching your video surely help. Many thx. Appreciating all the little things at this diff time
Sadly never had the pleasure of flying the 747 with KLM myself but thoroughly enjoyed watching your experience. Detailed and interesting as always Paul oh and superb choice of film!
Paul, your writing, photography and presentation have really improved. This is your best one yet, broadcast quality. Look forward to more when all this is over. Be well.
I flew KLM's b744M business class in Dec2018 from Amsterdam to Mexico city. Despite it's age,the retro experience is always a pleasure.Also the crew was amazing.
I was lucky enough to fly business o the 744 back from Mexico City last year, although I must admit it has to be the top deck for me on the 747. It's a big shame they have been retired. Although row 6 on their 777's can be a treat when you get the whole row to yourself!
I found the best B747 seat was 1K, First Class BA, into Kai Tak (Hong Kong) with the twisting approach from the west, between the buildings. Fantastic views, sadly in the days before GoPros!
I FLEW THE KLM 747 AMS-NBO AND IT WAS SUCH A GREAT AND MEMORABLE FLGHT I WAS SEATED IN 12A THE BEST SEAT IN THE ECONOMY COMFORT CABIN HAD SUCH A GREAT VIEW OF THE CF-6 ENGINES AND SOME GREAT SCENERY ON THE FLIGHT AFTER TAKEOFF OUT OF SCHIPHOL, WE FLEW OVER WESTERN GERMANY THE ALPS IN AUSTRIA AND DOWN THE ADRIATIC COAST TO CROSS OVER THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA AND IT WAS SO BEAUTIFUL SEE THE DESERTS OF NORTH AFRICA COME CLOSER AS WE FLEW OVER NORTHWEST EGYPT AND NORTHEAST LIBYA AND FLYING DOWN THE NILE RIVER TO CROSS INTO SUDAN AND ENJOINING A SUNSET OVER ETHIOPIA AND GETTING INTO NAIROBI LATE AT NIGHT, UPON ARRIVAL IN NAIROBI I HAD THE HONOR TO GO CHECK OUT THE COCKPIT! IM JUST SO HEARTBROKEN THAT KLM HAD TO RETIRE THESE BEAUTIFUL PLANES LIKE THIS! THE 747 SHALL ALWAYS BE A SPECIAL PLANE FOR ME
I remember flying on the 747 long ago it was my first ever plane ride to Chicago. I was headed for navy boot camp then. I love to travel myself and I miss the air. I work for an airline so the trave benefits help out a lot too. I can't wait to get back in the air once this is all over and we go back to normal it'll be different but normal nevertheless.
On my first and probably only flight on one of these I was upgraded to Business class. It was a great experience. Sure, the bird is old, the entertainment remote reminded me of my Super Nintendo but it was all working fine and the service great! I’ve flown on more modern aircraft with other operators that were way less well maintained and had way worse service. Complements to KLM for keeping up standards even on plane retirement!
@14:25 in my experience KLM is always very av geek friendly, even when you don’t have a camera with you lol. Love KLM, too bad I didn’t have the chance to fly them one more time on their 747 😢
My home airport is DTW and I remember walking in the DELTA Terminal at DTW and seeing 747 aircraft getting ready to take on the long haul flights to Asia, this started with Northwest Airlines until they were bought by DELTA it was sad to see those planes retired.
My last time on board the 747 was with Korean airlines from Sydney to Seoul in their upstairs business class in early 2010. Korean business class had a much more updated hard product though, with excellent seats and ife.
I especially liked this video for showing scenery in the area too. I also am a fan of the 747 and have a relative who was a 747 pilot in the day. 👏 Stay safe in lockdown.
That’s really cool that you were on the KLM 747, great video. What’s kinda funny is I was visiting Curaçao during the same time you were, but I think left the day after you on the American flight to Miami. At least I got to see the KLM 747 one last time.
Great video Paul. Curacao looks beautiful. I can't tell you how much I've enjoyed your videos and I'm sorry for both of us and all your subscribers that, for the most part, it will be a long and hard hiatus. Stay well & I'm looking forward to your return!
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Grant Anderson It’s the most recent trip you’ll be seeing for a while, but I already have 20+ further videos to put out from trips I took earlier this year anyway.
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The last KLM 747 flight out of Toronto YYZ was a few days ago. YYZ ATC gave them a rare low departure path right over downtown TO. I happened to be outside, and it flew right over my terrace at not even 3500 feet. Was very cool.
It came in from MEX actually. I've followed the ATC communications as unfortunately there was no other way during these pandemic times.
Ian Hay Flight level 2,900 feet👍👍I drove the push back truck on departure👍👍👍
@@xandrios He's not saying he saw the last flight of the KLM B747, He's saying he saw the KLM B747 departing from Toronto YYZ for the last time :))
I'm from TO as well and in 2018 I intentionally detoured from Paris to Amsterdam just so that I could fly back to TO on a KLM 747 as it was rumoured then that they would soon be put out of commercial passenger service. The B747 is my all time fav airliner going back to the early 70s, and while family and other members were aghast that I would add time and distance to my return journey, I couldn't wait. I was not disappointed at all. Sad that we won't be seeing them at Pearson any more, except perhaps as cargo carriers.
i took that flight just a couple weeks ago.. i got lucky to be able to do so..
“You don’t need to enter the main building at all... KL-“ ...dang, those assassins United hired finally got to him...
Or maybe Scoot.
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RIP KLM 747 1988-2020
Remember the Tenerife disaster 1977
My first transatlantic flight was on a PanAm 747 to West Germany (when that was a place) so my love of this aircraft goes way back. I will miss them.
Pan Am Clipper 747-200 from FRA to JFK in June 1989, connecting to LAX. My first wide body flight in my life. So sad that it is all gone.
Hart Fischer I spent eleven weeks, from May-August 1982, with a backpack in Europe. My friend and I flew in an empty PanAm 747, from LAX to Heathrow and back to LAX in a fully loaded 747.
I did ORD - CDG on a 767 for my first one.
I'm jealous I could never ever experience airlines like PanAm. I also couldnt ever fly on a L1011. So sad to be born to late
I have been on an LT1011, too. LTU from DUS to LA, in the early 1990s. I was too young to really appreciate all the Pan Am flights. I don t recall my flight back to Europe, nor my Pan Am flight back to LA in December 1989. I still have a couple of slides from back then. I will turn on my old Leitz projector and check them out again, reminiscing about the 1980s.
The first flight I can remember was KLM Business Class from Bangkok to Amsterdam in a 747. It was about 9 months before 9/11 and 3 year old me who wanted to become a pilot was allowed a peek in the cockpit mid flight. Also one of my first memories as I have as a human being. Gonna miss these big blue birds.
Did you eventually become a pilot?
@@snapsfromjass Sadly no
timfeyenoord1 jammer man ik zie dat je Nederlands bent
$100 for the private boarding seems like a steal IMO.
At LAX they sell something similar for $3,000!!!!
Noticed the other retired KLM icon during your taxi drive? The previous KLM Cityhopper Fokker F-70 now flying for JetAir.
Yes, good spot!
Absolutely INCREDIBLE Paul! I am so Disappointed ☹️ that I never did and now never will fly the KLM 747! I’d say KLM’s 747-400 was their best ever aircraft and flying The Queen of the Skies with the world’s oldest still operating airline and their oldest flagship jet the 747 must’ve been INCREDIBLE!
Cheers 🥂
So sad and farewell KLM 747 you will be forever missed!
I work at Toronto Pearson and had the privilege of seeing 747's from British Airways, Lufthansa as well as KLM on a daily basis. I sometimes would go right up to them if I had some spare time just to take in their beauty. It never got old. I managed to snap a pic of the last KLM 747 to depart from Pearson just as it was taxing to the runway. The 747 was also the first aircraft I ever flew on which was back in 1986. It was an Olympic Airways 747 flying from Toronto to Athens with a short stop in Montreal.
So weird, to see my own island on a channel I have been following for so long...I hope you enjoyed your stay on Curaçao Paul!
I know right so wierd
Felis siman
I would love to visit their I have a friend from Holland who goes there and I seen pictures it looks amazing.
I spent many a summer on Bonaire - a smaller less developed, at least back then, version of Curacao. I only flew in to and out of Curacao but once when my American Airlines trip out of Kralendijk to Puerto Rico was canceled. In any case, both islands are endearing. I surely miss Bonaire immensely. Especially the rest/refueling stops and beach flyovers of KLM DC-10s between Amsterdam and Lima. A long time ago now it seems. The same for 474s in ten and more years time. Truly sad.
Same here 😁
I would like to see Paul visit the new airport at St. Helena one day in the future
Wasn't it Jeb Brooks?
TheTonyTV correct. I’ve not been. Air service is currently indefinitely suspended.
Wingin’ It! Paul Lucas ah sorry I was wrong !
Has the mail boat from England been restored if the Johannesburg flights are suspended?
kevan hubbard presumably if it lasts long enough also I think it still runs anyway for larger cargo
Great video! So sad that these planes are grounded before intended. Glad you were able to get to fly it one last time!
I feel your pain about the 747 retirement Paul. There a lot of great aircrafts in service right now but there is only one queen. No other aircraft have so much character.
The 747 has a unique charm to it
Me: See the klm 747 is gonna be retired.
Mom: Why are you crying so damm loud up there?!
My family is so lucky and thankful we got to fly KLM 747's a few times; once in the upper deck back in the 90s. Last time I flew it, the seats were way too cramped so did not enjoy the flight much but it will always be my favourite plane to watch take off ... so hanging on to those memories, and videos like yours. Thanks for sharing this ironic beauty with us!
Paul, I’m glad you are home and safe, and I hope you stay well. Thanks for this video. It’s one of my favorites from your channel. I too am mourning the departure of the magnificent 747’s from service. They are and always will be my idea of class, comfort and spaciousness. The ocean liners of the sky!
I flew a KLM 747 just a few years ago in Business class from SFO to Berlin. Wonderful aircraft and service. RIP.
Man, you are so lucky. I went to Curacao over 40 times and never once saw the inside of the FBO. You may have even seen the airline I used to fly for down there. Its a shame what happened to the 747, being prematurely canceled, but those are the times. I am just waiting for airlines to decide to do this to their A380's. I had a trip that I had routed to be on a 747 this year, but that's canceled. Oh well, just stay healthy.
That was probably the most emotional video of yours yet Paul. You don't have to be an Aviation nerd to like classic 747 😃 I only ever flew on a 744 once - Lufthansa Osaka to Frankfurt back in 2012, in Business Class - in the nose section! Glad you're keeping safe.
I joined KLM, LHR in 1973 at the age of 20. KLM 's 747 aircraft had been in service for just two years. I ended up working for KLM for 43 and am now retired. I planned to travel on a 747 before they also retired but fate has dealt the blow. I must admit to having a tear in my eye remembering all the flights I made in the big blue birds over the years. Cheers, 747 and thank you!
My first long haul flight was on a KLM 747 from Amsterdam to NRT Tokyo. 747’s truly are the queen of the sky’s. I’ve flown with a lot long haul with other airlines but I always find KLM is very consistent with it comes to good service.
I took the AMS - YYZ jumbo around 25 years ago and was sitting next to KLM's pilot examiner, who flew the world on KLM, checking on flying standards. He took me to the flight deck and the 1st Officer gave me his seat (never happened before or since). I saw the most outstanding Northern Lights I have EVER seen and I have seen them quite a few times. I did that trip several time and also the Air NZ 747 down to AKL, every year, for a few years. I loved flying on the 747 up front. It felt like you flexed when the rest of the plane bent and vice versa. I don't think I ever got further forward than row 2 or 3.
The 747's will sure be missed. My first long haul flight ever was a 747 from Mumbai to London, and I was still a kid back then. Even in Economy, the meals were quite good, and they even gave kids candy & books back then !! I will miss that for sure.
It's a real pity that the future generation of kids will never get to experience such fond memories.
Love your vlogs and glad to see you have made it clear you are at home at the time of release of this video as so many travel vloggers havent mentioned this and seem to be getting questioned about it, stay safe and look forward to your return when this is all over.
That's an awesome report, love the introduction where you tell more about the places you visit. Really a sad end for the Queen of the Skies though. Let's hope this situation resolves rather quickly or we might see other legendary aircraft types go away, too.
Although not a "legend" per se, the A380 is also now essentially toast. If this lasts >six months, I'd expect the 777, 787, A330, and A350 to be next. Between the pandemic and likely rising fares to compensate for reduced demand, I think the workshorse/jumbo of the next generation will be the A321XLR.
Brought back a few memories of KLM 747 flights to Shanghai, Beijing, Chicago, Houston and Bangkok. Always tried for 1A or 1K in the earlier business class cabin and usually managed to get one of them. Never flew on the upper deck, but as a purser once said to me 1A is the best seat in the house, how very true.
I love how the safety vid is done in the Delft style!
*thanks for your service, showing us this experience!*
So sad to see so many of these true Queens of the Sky being grounded for good. Thanks Paul for continuing to publish your films, all of the family look forward to them as they are a window on what will be again. Keep safe.
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Paul, thank you soooo much. The 74 was my little home in the sky for many, many trips. Mainly to Curacao. It’s so nice to have this well documented. I am truly grateful. Thank you, thank you!!!!
I am a simple man. I see a Paul Lucas video, I like.
Glad you're safe. And really glad you've got a back log of videos! Looking forward to watching them all.
Another great video, Paul! You are so lucky to have flown the KLM 747! My only experience with KLM was on their MD-11 in 2000. I loved flying with them! Glad you’re safe and healthy at home!
The MD11 was great as well. I flew in one of them from AM to SF
My first flight ever was on a KLM 747 from Amsterdam to Tel Aviv in 1991. As usual in the '90s i was allowed to visit the flightdeck midflight.
I don't know why but i was totally fascinated by the fact, that there was a staircase in that plane. I think this flight is also the oldest memory i can remember.
Sad to see that this last member of the golden age era of flying is departing for its last journey. But every good story needs to come to an end :)
Glad I got to see a Lufthansa 747 in Boston this year before all of the 747s are gone.
My grandfather helped design and build the engines for the 747-100, 200, 300, and SP models. Pratt and Whitney JT9Ds.
I was on the KL735 AMS-CUR flight 2 days earlier for same reason. Little did I know when I booked it January that COVID19 will end KLM 747 flights sooner than later. Glad you had the same opportunity as I did to fly it one more time.
The earliest memory of flying is on a Thai 747, walking down that galley is always mysterious but special
I really enjoy your reports. It is always made with a lot of care and it shows every single time! Your comments are always genuine and honest, and keep up the great work.
Very nice to see you have flown KLM’s 747. I am Dutch and maybe a bit biased in my love for KLM, but I am glad you enjoyed the trip. Looking forward to your other reports but in the mean time, keep safe.
Long live the queen 🙌🏻
My mom working by KLM as flight-attendant flew the last flight to curaçao in the 747-400 while working and on the same day it flew back to Holland for her final distention in the 747 in the business class. So my mom got the opportunity to flight business class in the last flight of the city of Johannesburg. Also in the front nose of the aircraft. So awesome !
I love the KLM dinner setting, all the crockery and cutlery sporting beautiful Dutch designs.
Proud to know that you have enjoyed my lovely birth Island Curaçao!
Great video and glad to hear your safe back home in lockdown. Interesting to briefly see Curacao and how its changes since I was there on a cargo boat in 73. Although lunch with the Police Chief and Shark feeding from the outside bar at the hotel probably aren't on the agenda in 2020. Stay safe and how to see more trips posted soon...cheers Roger.
Thanks Paul for this video. We are going to miss the Queen of the Skies. Good that you've enjoyed before she was retired last Sunday.
Nice tribute to the Queen of the Skies. Wonderful island. I especially enjoyed hanging out with the KLM crew in Curacao!
A lovely farewell video to the beautiful B747! I even teared up a little at the end. Nicely done.
My wife & I flew KLM a few years ago to Bonaire from Schipol in Economy. The plane was an MD-11, first time I flew on one. The flight was half empty so most economy passengers had a row of seats each!. I found KLM to be excellent, great service and good food and drink.
Great farewell tribute, thank you!
That looked absolutely wonderful I was lucky enough to fly one of the last Qantas 747 SYD-SCL in Feb just great.
Awesome video Paul! That’s awesome that you got to fly on a KLM 747 for one of the last times! You’re awesome!😸
Thanks for the shots of Willemstad, it brought back a lot of good memories walking those streets.
Looking forward to the back log of video and glad you have it. Stay safe this is one of my favorite UA-cam channels.
Amazing video as always. I am a very frequent traveller after retiring at 35 to enjoy my life and i'm currently in Prague not really able to go anywhere and your videos help me to live vicariously through you and bring me so much happiness. Thank you so much and I can't wait for all this to be over, so you can keep doing what you do.
Thanks Paul! Hope you're staying safe and well!🌞
Hi Paul
A great video as always. It's a sad day to see these great aircraft disappear from the skies, they have served us well for may years.
Kind regards
DS
Great video!! I love your trip reports!! I will miss KLM 747.... Good work Paul!
Nice video - fond memories of flying KLM Seoul to AMS a few years back in the 747 (down the back!) May she RIP.
Great vlog as always! The A-380 in many colors is also heading to the scrap yard. Last time I flew a 747 was back 2003, FRA-LAX-FRA. It is the -8 from LH and KE left now. First time I flew the 747 was BA in 1983 LHR-SYD via all over... stay safe, and be safe!
Yes Paul it is so sad to see them retiring those 747's :(:(:(
Thank you for sharing this with us !
Stay safe and be careful !!! :):):)
Its really sad to see the demise of the 747, I have very fond memories of them, our first long haul flight, a 747 leased from Tower Air in the US, operated by Air Europe (remember them) took us to Barbados and back. An Air Mauritius 747 took my wife and myself to our honeymoon, Le Touessrok Mauritius. I live a few miles from Kemble airfield, there is a long line of 747s awaiting their fate.
Great video. Glad you're home and safe!
RIP the Big Blue Bird! Had great flights to and from Jo'burg on 747s in early 2000s. Still love KLM and their staff
Great video paul, I always remember flying on my first B747
OMG I am so going to miss the daily KLM 747 approach into the YYZ... It use to fly directly over my house. RIP dear friend. You will be missed. Hope they buy a ton of 747-8...
I was lucky enough to be at home and witness the very last approach of the final flight!
It passed over my house on Monday, about 10 minutes before landing on Schiphol airport :)
So I was a witness of KLM aviation history.
I will surely miss the Queen of the sky!
Brilliant video Paul. Love the 👸 of the skies definitely best livery.
Boeing 747-400 looks best in KLM blue and white! Sad they had to go, but times have changed seriously. Still enjoying the 747 freighters though..And i also see a lot of MD-11 freighters still flying, another instant fave of mine! Grtz from The Netherlands!
Very good review of catering and drinks too! Hope to have more from you.
Was excited seeing a new upload after being stuck in hibernation like a tortoise! but more doom and gloom after realising the lovely 747s are getting fewer and fewer 😒
what an amazing sunset view filmed from such on an iconic aircraft, well done
Excellent . The invitation to see the flight deck was nice
Having 2 small kids on lockdown are not easy feat.. so relaxing after the kids sleep and watching your video surely help. Many thx. Appreciating all the little things at this diff time
Another fantastic Trip Report Paul. KLM are a great airline and we will miss the B747. Keep up the good work.
Sadly never had the pleasure of flying the 747 with KLM myself but thoroughly enjoyed watching your experience. Detailed and interesting as always Paul oh and superb choice of film!
Paul, your writing, photography and presentation have really improved. This is your best one yet, broadcast quality. Look forward to more when all this is over. Be well.
I flew KLM's b744M business class in Dec2018 from Amsterdam to Mexico city. Despite it's age,the retro experience is always a pleasure.Also the crew was amazing.
that view when you pulled up in front of that jet 😍😍😍😍
I was lucky enough to fly business o the 744 back from Mexico City last year, although I must admit it has to be the top deck for me on the 747. It's a big shame they have been retired. Although row 6 on their 777's can be a treat when you get the whole row to yourself!
I found the best B747 seat was 1K, First Class BA, into Kai Tak (Hong Kong) with the twisting approach from the west, between the buildings. Fantastic views, sadly in the days before GoPros!
Steve Walker Would pay good money to go back in time and do that!
I FLEW THE KLM 747 AMS-NBO AND IT WAS SUCH A GREAT AND MEMORABLE FLGHT I WAS SEATED IN 12A THE BEST SEAT IN THE ECONOMY COMFORT CABIN HAD SUCH A GREAT VIEW OF THE CF-6 ENGINES AND SOME GREAT SCENERY ON THE FLIGHT AFTER TAKEOFF OUT OF SCHIPHOL, WE FLEW OVER WESTERN GERMANY THE ALPS IN AUSTRIA AND DOWN THE ADRIATIC COAST TO CROSS OVER THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA AND IT WAS SO BEAUTIFUL SEE THE DESERTS OF NORTH AFRICA COME CLOSER AS WE FLEW OVER NORTHWEST EGYPT AND NORTHEAST LIBYA AND FLYING DOWN THE NILE RIVER TO CROSS INTO SUDAN AND ENJOINING A SUNSET OVER ETHIOPIA AND GETTING INTO NAIROBI LATE AT NIGHT, UPON ARRIVAL IN NAIROBI I HAD THE HONOR TO GO CHECK OUT THE COCKPIT! IM JUST SO HEARTBROKEN THAT KLM HAD TO RETIRE THESE BEAUTIFUL PLANES LIKE THIS!
THE 747 SHALL ALWAYS BE A SPECIAL PLANE FOR ME
I remember flying on the 747 long ago it was my first ever plane ride to Chicago. I was headed for navy boot camp then. I love to travel myself and I miss the air. I work for an airline so the trave benefits help out a lot too. I can't wait to get back in the air once this is all over and we go back to normal it'll be different but normal nevertheless.
Nice video Paul! 747 is the real queen of the skies!
On my first and probably only flight on one of these I was upgraded to Business class. It was a great experience. Sure, the bird is old, the entertainment remote reminded me of my Super Nintendo but it was all working fine and the service great! I’ve flown on more modern aircraft with other operators that were way less well maintained and had way worse service. Complements to KLM for keeping up standards even on plane retirement!
@14:25 in my experience KLM is always very av geek friendly, even when you don’t have a camera with you lol. Love KLM, too bad I didn’t have the chance to fly them one more time on their 747 😢
My home airport is DTW and I remember walking in the DELTA Terminal at DTW and seeing 747 aircraft getting ready to take on the long haul flights to Asia, this started with Northwest Airlines until they were bought by DELTA it was sad to see those planes retired.
My last time on board the 747 was with Korean airlines from Sydney to Seoul in their upstairs business class in early 2010. Korean business class had a much more updated hard product though, with excellent seats and ife.
I always wanted to fly in that one guess I got to wait for another iconic airplane
Paul this is so beautiful! Thank you for your wonderful videos.
I especially liked this video for showing scenery in the area too. I also am a fan of the 747 and have a relative who was a 747 pilot in the day. 👏 Stay safe in lockdown.
Thanks for these uploads to keep us all entertained during the lockdown !
That’s really cool that you were on the KLM 747, great video. What’s kinda funny is I was visiting Curaçao during the same time you were, but I think left the day after you on the American flight to Miami. At least I got to see the KLM 747 one last time.
So glad you’re safe. You maybe getting to catch up on your rest with do many trips. Thanks for sharing with us.
Great video Paul. Curacao looks beautiful. I can't tell you how much I've enjoyed your videos and I'm sorry for both of us and all your subscribers that, for the most part, it will be a long and hard hiatus. Stay well & I'm looking forward to your return!
Great Video Paul ! Qantas have not retired their 747s they announced it the other day
Very nice, Paul!!
Your best video yet, so much history!
Fantastic video. A fitting tribute to the end of an aviation era. Many thanks .
Glad your safe at home. I wish I could've flown on the 747.