It’s the end of a scorcher of a week in the United Kingdom, and as the weather cools off a little, it’s time to sit in front of a fan, moan about the lack of air conditioning and look at some links in Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.

And yes. The Freezers and Fridges are still out at my local supermarket.
TRIP REPORT: Still for the Friends
We’ve reached the end of this Transatlantic Adventure as I wrap up the final bits of the Trip Report. Thank you for coming along.
- Snatching Defeat from the Jaws of Victory and The Journey Home – Still for the Friends
- It’s Still for the Friends
Travel Technology
- The MacBook Neo – A Good Value Travel Laptop? – Yes, but go in with your eyes open.
New Aircraft News
- Saudia takes delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR – with VantageSOLO business class seats.
- Air China and Cathay Group increase their Airbus A350F orders -more business for the upcoming freighter/
- Malaysia Airlines takes delivery of its 200th Boeing Aircraft – and they’re still taking deliveries.
Time to paint
- All Nippon Airlines announces new Pokémon Jets, celebrating Pokémon at 30 – Gotta catch them all.
Route and Networks
Pretty pictures
Next Week
As teased at the last trip report, I’ve got my Hamburg trip mostly written up, and I’m getting ready to push it towards publishing. So much so, I’ve done the collage for it.
There are a few things I need to do to get this online, but look out for it on Tuesday or Wednesday.
On top of that, I’ll have the usual mixture of news, views, and anything else that passes through my inbox that interests me.
Until then, Happy Landings!
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