Hz747300 From Hong Kong, joined Mar 2004, 1596 posts, RR: 0 Reply 1, posted (8 years 10 months 4 weeks 23 hours ago) and read 1582 times:
The Saudi Royal Family uses it I thought? I think they will stay around a while for that reason alone.
When I was 10, my dad worked for Saudia and we were on a 747SP from MAD-JED (replacement for a broken L10), and we were upgraded to first class. I was excited because first class on the 747-300 meant power foot rests. Boy was I disappointed in the 747SP - the first class chair was just like a La-Z-boy.
Yyz717 From Canada, joined Sep 2001, 15989 posts, RR: 59 Reply 2, posted (8 years 10 months 4 weeks 23 hours ago) and read 1565 times:
There are 3 Saudi SP's, all in Saudi Arabia colours I believe. Only one is operated by Saudi Arabian. It is in passenger configuration. Don't know what routes it is used on, if any. The other 2 SP's are private, one a private hospital and the other VIP config.
It is reasonable that the remaining Saudi Arabian pax SP will pass over to a VIP role soon.
Panam, TWA, Ansett, Eastern.......AC next? Might be good for Canada.
Yyz717 From Canada, joined Sep 2001, 15989 posts, RR: 59 Reply 4, posted (8 years 10 months 4 weeks 22 hours ago) and read 1495 times:
The Saudi govt has many corporate/govt aircraft, many operated in Saudi Arabian colours.
The Saudi Arabian colour scheme I think is one of the sharpest anywhere. There is a 707, 721, 752 and other VIP aircraft operated in Saudi Arabian colours but used only for VIP flights.
Panam, TWA, Ansett, Eastern.......AC next? Might be good for Canada.
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