Ever thought of a party in a Boeing 747? How to do it and how much it costs
Every year there are so many planes that go out of service. The pandemic has hit hard especially with the [...]
British Airways
Every year there are so many planes that go out of service. The pandemic has hit hard especially with jumbos. They are dozens the 747s and A380s gone to waste in the past 20 months.
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This occurs because of top-down decisions by the carrier, perhaps deciding to renew its fleet. In other cases, however, the individual aircraft has exceeded its limit and is no longer safe for commercial flights. A process that has definitely been accelerated by Covid. Indeed, there are companies that have had to decrease their fleet for economic reasons, considering the sharp decline in the number of trips taken. It sometimes happens, however, that these aircraft ready for retirement live a second life. Such is the case of a British Airways Boeing 747. While it is true that it will never fly again, it will nevertheless be able to provide unforgettable evenings for many. Here's how.
Party aboard a Boeing 747
A Cotswold, in Kemble, UK, private parties can be held inside the airport. An amazing space, to say the least, entirely reserved for events. These range from birthday parties to bachelor and bachelorette parties, for those with plenty of money to invest. Generally, however, this Boeing 747 is chartered for grand product launches.
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This plane had been withdrawn, along with others, precisely because of the pandemic. The collapse of travel had made them unnecessary. So on April 6, 2020, it landed for the last time, making a flight from Miami to Heathrow. It would have been parked for a long time, had it not been sold to Cotswold Airport. The amount of money the facility had to invest was paltry, to say the least. Symbolic payment of 1 pound.
Brilliant idea by Suzannah Harvey, managing director of the airport. A lot of work was required, in which volunteers and some British Airways engineers took part. The transformation involved removing all of the interior so as to get the space needed for events. Then came the actual renovation. Total cost: 400 thousand pounds, approximately.
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How to charter a Boeing 747
Feel like indulging and spending a fortune? Here's a great idea. Why not rent an entire Boeing 747 for an unforgettable party. This is an aircraft with a rich history that joined British's fleet back in 1994. Come to think of it, it could host, today, the 18th birthday celebration of some rich "daddy's boy" who wasn't even born then. After flying nearly 60 million miles, here is its new life. An event space of all sorts, complete with a gallery bar and a party room. The style boasts the Negus livery, typical in the carrier's aircraft between the 1970s and 1980s.
However, let us come to the salient topic. How much does it cost to charter this Boeing 747? The airport requires 1,000 pounds per hour, about 1,200 euros. As mentioned, something that only those who can tap into particularly rich funds can afford. It should be noted, however, how part of the proceeds will go to fund the airport's scholarship program, while also helping with maintenance management. A real instant success, to the point that Netflix is reportedly already interested in arranging an on-board production. A decidedly attractive and immediately ready-to-go set.
