Originally Posted by
747_not_777
Enjoy the Jumbo whilst you still can - cabin crew on a transatlantic back from NYC today were all saying that worrying passengers loads at the moment will bring about no other option for BA than the early demise of the 747...

and, also the considerably lower operating costs of the 777 - apparently one of the reasons the 777 now operates to SYD via SIN.
Still, until new aircraft arrive, the 747s will not be disappearing that quickly IMHO.