The World's Oldest Boeing 737-800 Just Retired: We Tracked Its Final Flights

Jet2’s Boeing 737-800, registration number G-GDFD, concluded its illustrious career on November 3rd, marking the end of an era for both the aircraft and Jet2. The iconic airliner spent a remarkable 29 years in service, accumulating over 81,999 flight hours during its operational life. Throughout its tenure, G-GDFD completed more than 30,000 flights, primarily operating routes within Europe. Its final journey involved a short hop from Birmingham Airport to East Midlands Airport on November 3rd. This historic aircraft represents a significant milestone in aviation history, showcasing decades of reliable performance and countless journeys undertaken.