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 just $1.30, has been converted into a unique entertainment venue at Cotswold Airport, UK.
The 14-month, $671,000 renovation transformed the aircraft's interior into a party space with a bar, dance floor, and "aviation chic" design.
The plane is now available for bookings, including parties, TV show recordings, and weddings, with hourly rates starting at $1,300, despite the original toilet system still being non-functional.

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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.