Since entering service in 1970, more than 1,500 Boeing 747s were built. For decades, if you were flying long-haul, you’d be flying a 747. The giant jumbo opened the world to passengers, democratizing air travel and earning itself a place as an icon of modern aviation.

But times change, and the advent of new twinjets that could fly just as far on much less fuel saw the 747 in decline. The pandemic of 2020 accelerated retirement plans for many airlines, leaving the world somewhat devoid of the Queen of the Skies as we enter 2025.

Flying a passenger Boeing 747 isn’t easy, but it’s not impossible, as several airlines still offer scheduled flights with the type. We take a look at who’s flying the Boeing 747 in 2025, and how to catch a flight on the last remaining Queens this year.

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