With the commoditization of air travel in the recent past, I am not surprised. I will always remember travelling in the top deck of the 747-XXX. 30 years ago, my dad would pack all of us in the family car to make the 1000 mile trip to Florida. Today, I generally purchase $299 tickets many months in advance for my family even though the car is cheaper.
Rest in peace the big Jumbo. I would rather have more frequent non-stop flights than one big giant bus once a day. The cargo industry will keep this aircraft alive for many more decades; what with China being the world's manufacturing base.