Are there still Boeing 747 operators?

The list of remaining Boeing 747 operators is not all that long, and it seems to be getting shorter by the day. Back in 2020, several former major operators of the type, including Qantas, Virgin Atlantic, KLM, and British Airways, all retired their 747 fleets early due to the pandemic.

Which airlines still use Boeing 747s?

Back in 2020, several former major operators of the type, including Qantas, Virgin Atlantic, KLM, and British Airways, all retired their 747 fleets early due to the pandemic. However, a handful of carriers still operate the Boeing 747-400 and Boeing 747-8 for passenger services.

Who is the largest Boeing 747 operator in 2025?

By far the largest commercial operator of the Boeing 747 in 2025 will be Lufthansa. Over the course of the year, the German flag carrier has a total of 10,987 flights scheduled to be operated by its substantial fleet of 27 747s. This is made up of eight 747-400s and 19 747-8s, making it also the largest operator of the latter.