The Boeing 747 once carried over 1,000 passengers in a single, historic flight.
In short: Discover the incredible story of Operation Solomon, where a Boeing 747 set an unbreakable aviation record by transporting 1,088 people during a daring rescue mission.
On May 24, 1991, an El Al Boeing 747 achieved the highest passenger count ever recorded for a single flight. This feat was part of Operation Solomon, an Israeli mission designed to rescue Ethiopian Jews. While the 747 is celebrated for its role in luxury travel since its 1969 debut, this specific event highlights its capacity in a desperate humanitarian context.
Although newer aircraft like the Airbus A380 have since surpassed the 747 in efficiency and range, this record remains standing. With over 1,500 of these iconic aircraft produced over 50 years, the 747 has carried more than 4 billion passengers, yet no other flight has matched the scale of that 1991 rescue.
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