Originally Posted by
Xeno
I think most of those who are bemoaning the eventual loss of the 744 are those who fly BE UD.
Mmm ... yeah pretty much. My one time in 747 Y was on a LH plane in the days of 9-across and probably 34" pitch, which was pretty sweet for a Y seat. After that it was J all the way mostly on NW, but also QF, NZ, CX, TG, BA, KL, and the late, lamented AN, upper deck whenever I could.
I'll be sorry to see the big birds go, but I also recognize that they're pretty inefficient compared with more modern designs, and will eventually go the way of my other upfront favorites the 707, 727, and DC-10.