How Concorde Formed Part Of A $500,000 Birthday Party In 1985

Despite its awe-inspiring supersonic nature, Concorde's passenger-carrying career lasted under three decades. Its low capacity and production numbers meant that flying on one was a rare treat, with tickets on scheduled services commanding fares of thousands of dollars. This made it unachievable for many people. However, for those with even more money at their disposal, private charters were a possibility.