Originally Posted by
nwaf16dude
Most of the this has been addressed already, but I thought I'd throw this out... I think the 747 is showing up in the advertising just because it is such a distinctive and recognizable jet, and a darn photogenic one at that. Take your average passenger and ask him to ID any of the other jets and I'd bet that most of them wouldn't be able to tell the difference between a 76/77/330, at least not a first glance. As good as they are, they just don't have a lot of visual appeal. Don't even get me started on the 380!
The 747 is still relevant. Boeing is testing the 747-800 and Asian heavy hitters like Cathay rely heavily upon that airframe (and the 777-300). Furthermore, when they are devalued to some point it is my understanding the BCF makes a great freight machine. The 747-200 was long in the tooth, but maybe the -400 will someday allow the 747 to re-enter the airline cargo world.