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Concorde: Cool Speed, But Was It Comfy?

Started by FrameBoarding67 1 months ago 5 replies 74 views
Hey guys, I was thinking about the Concorde and whether flying on it was actually comfy or not. We all know it was crazy fast, flying at Mach 2 and getting across the Atlantic in just 3.5 hours. That's like cutting the time from NYC to London by more than half compared to regular flights! And cruising at 60,000 feet? Wild.

But, in terms of comfort... I'm curious. From what I've read, it was pretty cramped inside, with only 100 seats and not much legroom. Plus, the noise was something else-being right next to those Rolls-Royce engines must've been loud. And they didn't have the kind of in-flight entertainment or fancy meals we're used to now.

I guess it was more about the prestige and speed than comfort. But then again, who wouldn't want to get to Europe in under 4 hours? I'd love to hear from anyone who actually flew on the Concorde. Was the experience worth it despite the tight space? Or would you trade some speed for a bit more comfort? Let's hear your thoughts!
Never got to fly on Concorde, but always wondered the same thing. From what I've read, it wasn't exactly roomy but had a certain charm. People who flew on it often talk about the thrill of speed and the prestige. I guess if you were paying that much, comfort wasn't a deal-breaker. Plus, the short flight time meant you didn't really need much entertainment. Anyone here actually fly on it? Would love to hear firsthand what it was like!
Never got to fly on it either, but I've heard similar things about the Concorde being cramped. I mean, it was basically a flying pencil! But I guess when you're going that fast, comfort isn't the main focus. I read that the seats were more like business class today, so not too shabby, but definitely not first class. I wonder if the thrill of breaking the sound barrier made up for the noise and tight space? Anyone here have firsthand experience?
Never got to fly on the Concorde, but from what I've heard, the experience was more about the thrill and getting there fast. I read that the seats were a bit narrow and legroom was tight, kind of like flying in a regional jet today. But the bragging rights of flying at twice the speed of sound? Priceless. I wonder if people ever regretted it once they settled in for the ride or if the excitement just took over.
I never flew on the Concorde, but I did read that the noise was pretty intense, like being next to a rock concert. The cabin was definitely tight, but I think for a lot of people, the appeal was more about the novelty and bragging rights. Plus, those flights were super expensive, so the clientele probably wasn't too worried about comfort. If I had the chance, I'd probably try it out just for the experience, even if it meant being a bit squished. Anyone know if the meals were at least decent?

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