We're coming to the end of March, and for those of us in Europe, the clocks go forward tonight (so, one hour less in bed). But things go on as usual here, so it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Mentally, I'm here still. Physically, I'm in the coffee shop, still trying to wake up at the time of writing - Cloud Gate, Millennium Park, Chicago.  Routes and … [Read more...]

We've reached the end of a week, as the world spins and some of us ponder what other level of chaos will happen next. And that's just staring into my mug of coffee. However, it is Saturday, I'm in a different time zone, and it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Take a wild guess where I am at the moment. No pressure at all. (State Street and the … [Read more...]

It's been another week in the world, as things have been chaotic - as is par for the course, it seems. But it's Saturday again, so it must be time for Last Week at Econoy Class and Beyond. Travel by Tram. By order of The Peaky Blinders (filmed in Birmingham and the Black Country Living Museum).  Middle East Travel Updates As networks have slowly and safely resumed, … [Read more...]

It's been a turbulent first week of March with a lot of external factors changing the face of air travel. Nonetheless, we've made it to Saturday, so it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  Out of the darkness and into the light - Exiting the Wirral end of the Birkenhead Tunnel  Middle East Travel Updates As networks have slowly and safely resumed, … [Read more...]

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...]