The year 1970 marked the beginning of a new era in aviation when the Boeing 747, also known as the "Jumbo Jet," was put into regular service. The first commercial flight of the 747 was flown by Pan Am from New York to London on January 22, 1970.
The 747 was the first wide-body passenger jet ever produced and was designed to carry more than twice as many passengers as its predecessor, the Boeing 707. With its iconic hump on the upper deck, the 747 quickly became a symbol of luxury air travel, offering amenities like lounges, bars, and even piano bars on some flights.