We're deep into February, with Lent, the Lunar New Year and Ramadan all occurring on the same week. But the news cycle doesn't stop - so it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. LNER Class A3 4472 Flying Scotsman (60613) steaming at rest whilst it waits for its passengers on a charter by Vintage Trains. The Scotstman is travelling around a lot at the moment, … [Read more...]

It's the 14th February. For some, it's time to bust out the credit card for flowers, chocolates and dinners. For here, it's Saturday, the end of a week and a half. It must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. My Heart Belongs in Birmingham by Jack Quoor/Neoncow - part of the Birmingham Light Festival 2026 - https://www.birminghamlightfestival.co.uk/. … [Read more...]

Its that time of the week again, where it's more than a little wet, and I'm trying to be organised. And failing. But it's Saturday, so it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. TRIP REPORT: Growing Old in Style In the end, two segments made it out from this week's publishing pool. It might be a bit slower next week, as I've still got to write some rather … [Read more...]

As the evenings start to shake off the winter nights and the days get ever brighter slowly, things happen in the world. Even in my end of the world. Yes, it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  The Pump House, Royal Leamington Spa. Opened in 1814, it was the grandest of Leamington’s spa buildings and remained in operation, providing swimming and water … [Read more...]

We've almost done it, people - the dark nights of January are slipping away, as the month moves on apace. And as it does so, it's time for your end-of-week roundup. Yes, It's Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond  Growing Old inStyle As promised, four chapters from this travel odyssey this week. Look forward to another four next week as I continue to edit this monster … [Read more...]

It's been a bit of a first week back, as snow has impacted play. Yes, it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. It's been a bit of a white covering in parts of the UK, with transport links shut, delays and such. Take it easy, especially if you stray from London. It's more than a little bit icy out here now... TRIP REPORT: Growing Old in Style It's been a busy … [Read more...]

As we reach into the New Year, it seems that it's going to be another rocky year. Let's look back at some past posts to try to lighten the mood. It's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Chester City Centre At Economy Class and Beyond, your editor and writer have taken the week to slow down a little, after being people'd out. We're aiming for normality as … [Read more...]

As we enter the middle bit between Christmas and New Year, where time no longer matters and "what date is it?" is more of a statement than a question. But I'm here to reassure you, at the time of writing, it's the 27th December - a Saturday this year - so it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Lights inside the Bullring Centre, Birmingham Trip … [Read more...]

Well, I'm way over the hill, as I've been enjoying a big round birthday number travelling, in the air, expliring an so on. But the blog has been running in the background whilst I've been travelling, so it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  The Petronas Towers, Kuala Lumpur As I've been travelling, I've taken my eye off the ball on the blog. It's also … [Read more...]

We're deep into December, as the festive season draws ever closer. However, it is Saturday (just), it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  Why ride the teacups when you can ride the Christmas Tree? - Pigeon Park, Birmingham TRIP REPORT: New Aircraft, Old Friends We're into the penultimate week of the trip report, with a bunch of new content for you to … [Read more...]