It's Saturday again, but more important than that, it's Eurovision Song Contest Saturday. And I might be near Liverpool, if not in it. However, we have things that must go on, so it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  We're in the Liverpool City Region for this weekend - but not at the event. However, the Superlambananas are out in force. And … [Read more...]

It's King Charles III's Coronation day, and as the United Kingdom heads into another three-day weekend, it's time to look back at what has caught my eye this week. Yes, it's Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Happy and Glorious  Back in the Groove We've pushed out the final five parts of the trip report this week, wrapping up this adventure. … [Read more...]

As we come to the end of the month and head into a rather busy May (and trust me - it's going to be busy), it's time to take a break, breath and look back at the last week in... you guessed it... Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Late April showers - Martineau Place, Birmingham. TRIP REPORT: Back in the Groove We've broken through the writer's block this trip report … [Read more...]

It's that time of the week again when I try and wrap things together, and package them up whilst consuming a beverage that resembles coffee. Yes, it's Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Look up - The Library of Birmingham, Centenary Square. TRIP REPORT: Back in the Groove The first of three parts of this trip report has made it into the real world. I'm going to … [Read more...]

As we come up to Easter Day, we come to the end of another week. So it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  Over the M1 near Newport Pagnell. Amazingly clear for a Bank Holiday Saturday...  Snapshot Two more snapshots, before we head into the full trip report. If the $deities are with us, look out for something from Monday/Tuesday … [Read more...]

It's April Fools Day, but there's no fooling around here, as we dive into last week's headlines that ended up on the blog. It's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. If an image summed up a week - 200 Degrees Coffee, Colmore Row, Birmingham.  Snapshots I've been travelling again. We all know what that means. Two snapshots this week, and two next week … [Read more...]

It's that time of the week again when I attempt to convert a copious amount of writing into a distilled list of links, with some witty commentary. Yes, it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. The Elevated Railway, North Wabash Avenue, Chicago.  Passenger Experience Emirates prepares its inflight service offering for Ramadan Air France and KLM to … [Read more...]

It's the end of the week again. After a marathon drive back (4 and half hours stuck on the M1 is not my idea of fun), it's still Saturday (and the Saturday before Mother's Day in the UK), so it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  After being stuck on the M1 in static traffic for one and a half hours, this was a Welcome Break - Newport Pagnell … [Read more...]