Last month we reported that both the
French and British authorities had decided to retire
Concorde. Now, Richard Branson, millionaire owner of Virgin
Airlines, has stepped by saying that he could make Concorde
profitable and more affordable. He said, “we believe
it has as many as 25 years good flying in it. Concorde is a
great ambassador to Britain and should be in the air, not
broken up and sold.” Under Virgin, the planes would
offer cheaper second-class seats while first class prices
would increase.