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The Boeing 747, often referred to as the 'jumbo jet', is gradually vanishing from passenger service. While it remains prevalent as a freighter, only three airlines currently employ it for passenger flights. Recent reports indicate that Air China has discontinued its 747 operations to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), leaving only Korean Air and Lufthansa as the remaining carriers operating this iconic aircraft on passenger routes to LAX. Data from Cirium, an aviation analytics company, outlines the scheduled 747 services for March 2025.
Korean Air's Boeing 747 services involve 33 flights from Seoul to LAX throughout March, utilizing the latest 747-8 models. Their aircraft feature a configuration of 368 seats, comprising six first-class suites, 48 business class, and 314 economy class seats. Highlighting the Korean Air configuration, aeroLOPA noted, "The Korean Air Boeing 747-8 is configured 6F 48J 314M and features 'Kosmo Suites 2.0' in First and 'Prestige Suites' seats in business class." The jumbos lack premium economy seating.
Lufthansa also remains a key operator of the 747-8 on the Frankfurt-LAX route with 31 monthly scheduled flights equating to 11,284 total seats. The aircraft's seating configuration includes eight first-class, 80 business class, 32 premium economy, and 244 economy class seats. aeroLOPA described Lufthansa's setup: "Lufthansa has nineteen Boeing 747-8 aircraft in an 8F 80J 32W 244M configuration. All are equipped with FlyNet satellite wifi powered by Inmarsat GX."
