From there it was through the Fast Track at Heathrow T4 and into the Concorde Room. Here was the start of the truly elite experience as the Concorde Room was unparalleled in service and amenities.

Imagine taking off from London's Heathrow airport at 9 a.m. and after an immaculately smooth flight arriving in New York before 8 o'clock that same morning. It was possible on Concorde ...