It's that time of the week again, where I spend some time writing about things I wrote about during the week. Yes, it's Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. This time, we're at Wing Yip in Nechells, Birmingham. You've got to love a big Chinese Gate welcoming you to their domain. The Rain in Spain It's been a tough week as airlines and tour operators have been … [Read more...]

It's time to look at some of the headlines I covered in Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. A small sign of normality. Sitting down for a cup of coffee in Caffé Nero, Central Birmingham. UK re-imposes quarantine on arrivals from Spain All travellers from Spain to the United Kingdom will be required to go into self-isolation for 14 days - Breaking last night - all … [Read more...]

It's that time of the week where I look back at the week, in Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Photos from Birmingham: This time, Aston University and an art installation for "All the Books I should have Read. ... But I've been doing other things instead". Rather appropriate for a University campus... Business of Aviation Malaysia Airlines and Japan Airlines … [Read more...]

I hope you had a pleasant week. I know I did as I was doing things other than being at the office and having a few days away from the keyboard. Welcome to Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. A sunny moment on Friday at Cathedral Square, Birmingham. Although the amount of time I dodged rain this week was numerous and many. It's been quiet this week A personal … [Read more...]

It's that time of the week again, where I take a look back at the ups and downs of the Aviation world. Yes, it's Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. The Starman himself - David Bowie. Art by Annatomix. The Saga of the Boeing 737 MAX Boeing and the FAA start 737 MAX certification flights - This was written after the first flight was completed. Now all flights have … [Read more...]

It's Sunday again, so it's time to look back at the week in aviation in Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Peacocks and fans everywhere - Chinese Quarter, Birmingham. Returning to the air Virgin Atlantic prepares to increase flying programme - 17 destinations added Emirates prepares to take the A380 back into the sky - The A380 is set to return between Dubai … [Read more...]

We've passed mid-summer in the Northern Hemisphere (or mid-winter in the southern), and it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. A sign of normality as non-essential shops reopen in England. With some minor attempts at distancing. Maybe.  Wear a ****** face cover! Ola UK to require passengers wear face coverings - Ola joins Uber in requiring face … [Read more...]

Another week has passed and as we all attempt to find some normality in the world, it's time to take a brief look back at the week in Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Keep your distance. Welcome to the world of social distancing and seeing if people can keep two meters apart. Quarantined UK Arrival Quarantine goes live - And the UK goes through with its useless … [Read more...]

As we come to the end of another month (although it may feel like March still), it's time to look back at the news as airlines prepare to restart operations. Welcome to Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond A new normal for me. Rather than enjoy a Starbucks in a shop and editing away, I'm on a bench in the sun enjoying a Starbucks... and not editing. Along with hand … [Read more...]