Pilot explains why planes can’t fly higher than 40,000ft despite Concorde reaching as high as 60,000ft Special Feature Pilot explains why planes can’t fly higher than 40,000ft despite Concorde reaching as high as 60,000ft AviationBizz May 19, 2026 0 Aviation experts have shed light on why most commercial aircraft operate below 40,000 feet, even though supersonic... Read More Read more about Pilot explains why planes can’t fly higher than 40,000ft despite Concorde reaching as high as 60,000ft