There’s a reason why you always board a plane on the left side, regardless of the airline or your seat class. It all goes back to maritime traditions and the placement of the steering oar on ships. Early airplanes adopted this practice, and as the industry grew and airports became busier, left-hand boarding became the norm for efficiency and safety. This arrangement allows pilots to better judge distances while taxiing to the gate, and it keeps ground crew out of the way of passengers.
Air India’s last remaining Boeing 747-400, VT-EVA ‘Agra’, departed Mumbai for cannibalization in the US. The sale of the aircraft, due to its fuel inefficiency, marks the end of an era for the ‘Queen of the Skies’ in India. Despite its historical significance, the plane’s departure was met with some regret and a call for a more fitting farewell.
Air India’s iconic Boeing 747, once used to transport VVIPs, has made its final flight from Mumbai to the US. The plane is scheduled to be dismantled and stripped for parts. The retirement of the Boeing 747s marks the end of an era for Air India, which had taken delivery of its first 747 in 1971.
