Still Going Strong: 5 Operators Flying 30+ Year Old Boeing 757s In Passenger Service

The Boeing 757, also dubbed the flying pencil, is one of the most popular twin jets, and it entered commercial service in 1983. With a capacity for up to 200 passengers in a two-class configuration, the aircraft can fly transatlantic routes nonstop with a range of approximately 3,950 NM. Some of the largest operators utilize 757s that are over 30 years old. This article explores those airlines and the active 757 fleet they operate.