The year continues to move forward, as we head towards the last weeks of October. But it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. What were the skies like when you were young? The Orb, Little Fluffy Clouds (Shot from inside the Bullring, Birmingham). New Aircraft News Lufthansa will name its first Boeing 787-9 “Berlin” - Although will the airline consider … [Read more...]

It's been an interesting week - to say the least - but it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. This week has been an odd one, to say the least - but it's also been a point where I've needed to do other things in life - such as helping others. Have a picture from Red Rock on The Wirral. Travel Restriction Changes UK “Reduced” Red List in Effect – Changes … [Read more...]

We're barreling through October at a rate of knots - and we're at the end of another week again. Time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond I should be here this weekend rather than in the UK. However, a healing leg and restricted immigration rules have put paid to that for now - Millenium Park, Chicago IL.  UK Government Entry Restriction changes Some big changes … [Read more...]

It's Sunday again, so it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. A new normal for me - Chromebook (on the test bench at the minute), Americano with Almond Milk and Crutches (now with padding). I'm slowly recovering, but the road is long for this one. Longer than I'd like, but that's life.  Snapshots The first batch of snapshots for the Stuttgart trip is … [Read more...]

It's that time of the week again, where I look back at some of the things I've done and written about. Yes, It's Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Over London earlier this week at night. Sometimes sitting on the right-hand side of the plane isn't a bad idea.  Economy Class and Beyond at Recaro Aircraft Seating Yes, we were out and about for the first time in a … [Read more...]

It's that time of the week again and this is being written whilst on a coach. Yes, it's Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond Why yes. I'm travelling. After a very crap 12 months. And it has been a crappy 12 months... so much has changed, hasn't it?  Heathrow Terminal 5.  Passenger Experience SWISS updates its “Taste of Switzerland” Business/First Menu - New … [Read more...]

It's that time of the week where it's time to look back. Yes, it's Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Canalside, near the NIA/Arena Birmingham/Utilita Arena Birmingham yesterday evening  It's been busy under the hood at Economy Class and Beyond this week, as we gear up for a trip at the moment, as well as the joy of testing. My $deity - the joy of fricking booking … [Read more...]

It's that time of the week again to wrap everything up into a tidy bundle and call it time. Yes, it's Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. The highlight of my week - Starbucks at Newport Pagnell services, The M1. Travel Restrictions UK Green/Amber/Red Lists updated: Seven Countries go Green, Two go Red - More changes ahead. Check before you book and … [Read more...]

It is that time of the week again, where I generate content based on stuff I have written. It is almost a vicious circle. So, it is time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Got to make sure your shoe fits "Carmen Miranda' by Joanna Vasconcelos - Selfridges, Birmingham. New Aircraft news Alaska Airlines takes options for an additional 12 Boeing 737 MAX … [Read more...]

It's that time of the week again, where I look back at some of the events I've covered in Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  Do you even lift? - Engineering work on Corporation Street, as the Midland Metro are upgrading their tracks... five years after the first tram rolled down them. Escape to The Village Time to wrap up this trip report - with a big highlight of … [Read more...]