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The World's Oldest Boeing 737-800 Just Retired: We Tracked Its Final Flights
Jet2's historic Boeing 737-800 G-GDFD retired after 29 years, 81,999 flight hours and 30,000+ flights. We track its final week and legacy.
The final chapter of Jet2's Boeing 737-800 G-GDFD concluded after nearly three decades of service, transporting holidaymakers between the UK and popular European destinations.
In its final week, the aircraft continued its usual workload, operating demanding schedules from Glasgow before moving on to East Midlands for its closing commercial assignments.
On October 18, 2026, the 29-year-old jet completed its last passenger service, marking the end of a long and storied aviation career as the world’s oldest surviving Boeing 737-800.
The report notes the aircraft’s long-running role in supporting tourist traffic from the UK to European destinations, underscoring its significance in Jet2’s fleet history.
The narrative accompanying the retirement highlights the aircraft’s age and its final operational period without detailing specific causes, injuries, or aftermath beyond the completion of its last passenger flight.