You watch this video of Singapore Airlines’ last 747 flight and almost get just a bit emotional… especially towards the end.

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Anyone else? I need another Kleenex…

Posted on April 6th, 2012 by lucky
Filed under: Singapore, Videos | 21 Comments »

  1. April 6th, 2012 at 11:36 pm

    Del said,

    I bet you watched it in your Givenchy PJ’s while sniffing Feregamo Tuscan….. LOL

  2. April 6th, 2012 at 11:42 pm

    lucky said,

    @ Del — Hah, it’s actually Lufthansa PJ night at my place. The Singapore PJs are in the wash right now.

  3. April 6th, 2012 at 11:50 pm

    Del said,

    HAHAHA oh the nerdyness of it all as I look at myself I realize I am wearing Thai as we speak! Hello Pot, im Kettle nice to meet you! I say have you noticed what colour we are….? HAHAH

  4. April 7th, 2012 at 3:40 am

    wxguy said,

    With all of those personal electronic devices on final approach, I’m surprised the plane was able to land safely :)

  5. April 7th, 2012 at 5:35 am

    NYBanker said,

    Anyone remember what carrier was first to have lie-flats in F? I recall BA and sq installing these seats in the [mid 90s]. Anyone remember who was first? BA was first to go flat in J.

  6. April 7th, 2012 at 6:28 am

    Dan said,

    Borderline BORING. I could have used an ambien, not a kleenex. Don’t even bother watching the last 2 minutes. Yawn.
    Coins, at the risk of saving your reputation, I’d take this video down. LOL

  7. April 7th, 2012 at 7:20 am

    gomike said,

    You must have been watching it while flying domestic.

  8. April 7th, 2012 at 8:03 am

    Kyle said,

    I’m starting to “miss” the old Rhapsody in Blue music in the safety video. The new “United” video uses the same tune, but it’s so different and less dramatic. Flying United used to be so fun. Not so much these days.

  9. April 7th, 2012 at 8:16 am

    Bangkokiscool said,

    Thanks for posting, you’re right it was emotional! I have many fond memories of riding SQ’s 747. After 9/11 when fares were dirt cheap I did several mileage runs between SIN and LAX, before I even really knew what a mileage or status run was. When some planes retire there’s celebration (DC-10), but with others it’s sadness (Northwest’s 747-200 with the awesome upper deck seats sold as J class but former F class seats for example). As the 747s retire I will sorely miss them, a 777 just isn’t the same.

  10. April 7th, 2012 at 8:53 am

    mark said,

    I don’t know if “nerd” is the word I would use.

  11. April 7th, 2012 at 9:16 am

    Andy Bluebear said,

    Well, at least his videos are better than other guy’s video you posted…the one who probably ending up stalking the Emirates FAs ;)

  12. April 7th, 2012 at 10:54 am

    lucky said,

    @ Dan — But the last two minutes were the emotional part!

  13. April 7th, 2012 at 10:57 am

    Rob said,

    Wow! I’m def a flight nerd, this video almost got me in tears! I had to forward the speech!

  14. April 7th, 2012 at 12:14 pm

    Yichuan said,

    JAL 747 retirement. Just as emotional
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sA0a7yhUONE

  15. April 7th, 2012 at 1:15 pm

    Carl said,

    Wow. I didn’t think it would bring tears to my eyes, but it kind of did.

    I wonder why SQ hasn’t purchased the 747-800? There seems to be room between the 77W and the A380 – at least LH thinks so.

    I’m hoping UA will buy the 748.

  16. April 7th, 2012 at 1:19 pm

    lucky said,

    @ Carl — Color me proud for nearly bringing tears to your eyes. Happy you saw the beauty in it as well.

    Yeah, I’m confused by why they haven’t ordered the 748 as well. They’re an industry leader when it comes to new aircraft types, and surely there’s a market for something between the 77W and A380.

  17. April 7th, 2012 at 2:09 pm

    Carl said,

    With the various retirements there must be quite a supply of used 744′s available for good prices. Seems like the kind of thing DL would buy, given their MD-90 strategy, though maybe high fuel prices have put an end to that

  18. April 7th, 2012 at 6:48 pm

    thrashsoundly said,

    I didn’t expect to get emotional, but did with more than a few tears. As a kid, seeing the big SQ 747s always meant I was bound for an adventure or finally returning home.

    Now that I am finally getting back to SIN after 20+ years, it just won’t be the same not seeing those planes at the terminal.

  19. April 7th, 2012 at 7:12 pm

    PatMike said,

    Thank you for sharing ! My first Business class flight was on the upper deck of a Singapore 747.

  20. April 9th, 2012 at 2:50 pm

    Ozaer N. said,

    someone also pass me a Kleenex please…

  21. April 10th, 2012 at 4:19 pm

    General_Flyer said,

    Am posting this to prepare myself.. Got a dozen boxes of Kleenexes..

    I’ve flown on her and her sisters only twice. But what an experience.. I’ve already in tears before I even watched it..

    Thanks Lucky!

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