United Airlines giving last 747 flight a 1970s send off
United Airlines’ last-ever Boeing 747 service takes flight on November 7.
The airline added a special ‘farewell’ flight from San Francisco to Honolulu for nostalgic fans of the ‘Queen of the Skies.’
It comes full circle as United’s first 747 flight in 1970 also flew the same route.
United’s crews will wear 1970s-era ‘retro’ uniforms and serve in-flight meals recreated from 1970s menus to ‘help send the Queen of the Skies off in true style,’ United said.
Even the in-flight entertainment will have a 1970s theme.
The throwback experience also includes themed activities at the gate in SFO and also on arrival in Hawaii.
Seats went on sale this week at $551 for economy and $1,958 for business class.
The final 747 international flight is Seoul to San Francisco on October 29.
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