British Airways' last two 747s make final flights from Heathrow

Airline is retiring its two remaining jumbo jets early owing to impact of coronavirus

The last two Boeing 747s operated by British Airways have made their final flights from Heathrow airport, after coronavirus meant the national carrier could no longer afford to fly its jumbo jets.

The distinctive four-engine planes, the backbone of BA's long-haul fleet for almost 50 years, were beloved by pilots, enthusiasts and many passengers - but their noise and fuel consumption will mean few airline accountants, let alone environmentalists, will be sorry to see them go.