If you've been eyeing my social media feeds, you'll know that I'm doing something a little rare - travelling for me, as opposed to someone else's agenda. Here is a little tease. Guess the seats and the aircraft... Updates on Economy Class and Beyond are going to be sporadic over the next few days while I enjoy myself and do things for me - rather than focus on the … [Read more...]

Well, it's that time of year - as the 25th December rolls around  - or Christmas Day for a lot of people. For those of you on the front lines who are working today (be it an early, middle or late shift - on the ground, in the air or anywhere else), thank you - I hope you had some joy today. For those of you who have travelled - be it near, middle or far, I hope you've … [Read more...]

Merry Christmas from Economy Class and Beyond to your family, friends and loved ones. Be it strikes, ice, storms, delays or being stuck on the M25, I hope you managed to make it where you needed to on this day, in the company of loved ones. On behalf of the Economy Class and Beyond Team, I wish you a Merry Christmas and thank you for your support and viewership over … [Read more...]

It's the 25th of December - and it's Merry Christmas from Economy Class and Beyond. Unlike last year where I was in Chateaux Economy Class and Beyond, this year I'm at my parents after a rather.. awful two years. For those who travel, there comes a point where we want to pause our travels and spend time with our loved ones. And Christmas is one of those times to … [Read more...]

It is the 25th of December somewhere in the world. It's, therefore, Christmas Day. Normally at this stage, I would show you a picture of my parents Christmas tree and give you my good wishes that you have reached your loved ones for the holiday season. However, these aren't normal times However, like a lot of people this year in the UK - I can't be at home with mine this … [Read more...]

Good afternoon my readers, colleagues and friends.  Please sit tight for an announcement from the sofa of Economy Class and Beyond. What's happening? From the week commencing 5th of July, I'll be putting Economy Class and Beyond on the back burner for around 7 days or so. The blog will cover important stories during this time as time allows. … [Read more...]

Another lunar cycle has passed and as such, we now enter the Year of the Rat - or a new Chinese New Year. The Lesser spotted Lion Dancing Bull (Bullring, Birmingham). Whilst normally, I'd be hoping those of you know need to be home have made it home - there will be a lot who haven't made it back to their ancestral home towns due to the outbreak of coronavirus that … [Read more...]