Question: which was the first airline to fly the jumbo jet
Answer: Boeing 747 Boeing 747 - 100 of Pan American World Airways , the 747 's launch customer , in September 1978 Role Wide - body jet airliner National origin United States Manufacturer Boeing Commercial Airplanes First flight February 9 , 1969 Introduction January 22 , 1970 with Pan American World Airways Status In service Primary users British Airways Lufthansa Korean Air Atlas Air Produced 1968 -- present Number built 1,544 as of April 2018 Program cost US $1 billion at roll - out ( 1968 ) 7.