I’ve been thinking about how much I miss supersonic travel. It was truly a marvel.

Reflecting on my incredible experience flying supersonic—three times on British Airways and once on Air France—it was a time machine and a gift of time.

From the moment you stepped into the Concorde lounges, you knew it was something extraordinary. Everything was seamless—luggage was ready before you even had a chance to miss it. Onboard, with just 128 passengers, the cabin felt intimate, though the aisles were narrow, reminding you this plane was built for speed, not space.

And then there was the heat. Touching the window, you could feel the effects of flying faster than sound—the aircraft itself warmed by its incredible velocity.

But the highlight was looking out and seeing the curvature of the Earth. No, the world is not flat—I’ve seen it from the edge of space, where the sky turns dark, and the horizon bends in a way that takes your breath away.

The Concorde was more than a plane; it was a glimpse into the future. A marvel of engineering and elegance, it remains one of the most unforgettable experiences of my life.

United Airlines is set to bring back commercial supersonic travel in the next few years. I can’t help but wonder if it will recapture that same magic.

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