A Retired Boeing 747 Becomes a New Party Venue

A grounded British Airways jet was gutted and revamped as a one-of-a-kind entertainment spot.

Ashley Barajas

Monday, February 07, 2022 at 01:04 PM ET

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This British Airways Boeing 747 was sold to Cotswold Airport (GBA) for $1.30. [Courtesy: Cotswold Airport]

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A British Airways Boeing 747, bought for $1.30, has been transformed into a unique party and event venue at the Cotswold Airport in the UK.
The 14-month, $671,000 renovation gutted the interior to create a space with a bar, dance floor, and cocktail tables, aiming for an "aviation chic" aesthetic.
Opening officially on March 1st, the plane is already booking events like parties (starting at $1,300/hour) and licensed weddings, though the onboard toilet system is not yet operational.

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If you have ever wanted to party on a Boeing 747 but you’re not a celebrity, now’s your chance.

A British Airways Boeing 747, which was grounded back in 2019, was sold to the highest bidder for a whopping $1.30. After purchasing the aircraft in October 2020, Suzannah Harvey, chief executive of the privately owned Cotswold Airport (GBA) in the United Kingdom, decided to make the plane a one-of-a-kind entertainment venue.