British Airways Concorde Supersonic Travel Poster – “Flying Twice as Fast” (c. 1980s)

Description

British Airways Concorde Supersonic Travel Poster – “Flying Twice as Fast” (c. 1980s)

Description:
This bold and dynamic vintage advertisement celebrates one of the most iconic achievements in commercial aviation—the British Airways Concorde. With the tagline:
“Who cares enough to make the world half as big by flying twice as fast?”
—this print encapsulates the elegance, prestige, and futuristic spirit of the Concorde era.

Produced in the early-to-mid 1980s, this original promotional piece highlights British Airways’ commitment to customer care and its pioneering role in supersonic passenger travel. The Concorde, set against a soaring backdrop of Union Jack-themed clouds, is shown in its full sleek profile, symbolizing speed, innovation, and British pride.

Passengers were promised experiences like having breakfast in Singapore and dinner in Dallas-Fort Worth—a luxury afforded only by Concorde’s incredible cruising speed of Mach 2 (twice the speed of sound).

• Date: Circa 1983–1986

• Size (Mounted): Approx. 16 x 24 cm, mounted on black archival board

• Published by: British Airways (in association with Braniff and Singapore Airlines)

• Artist/Designer: Uncredited (likely created by BA’s contracted agency during the peak of the Concorde marketing campaigns)

Condition Note:
This is an original vintage print and may show some expected signs of age, including minor edge wear or light surface marks. These add to the authentic charm of the piece and are typical of advertising material from this era.

This rare and collectible ephemera is perfect for lovers of aviation history, Concorde enthusiasts, retro travel poster collectors, and admirers of British design.

Ref: TWA 5