Economy Class & Beyond

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (9th September)

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It's hot hot hot in the United Kingdom, as we're in the midst of a mini heat wave.  But even if some of us are suffering from summer colds (with lemsip, vitamin C and enough orange squash to sink a small ship), it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. I brought a thing. Will I milk it for content? I'll let you decide that... Doughnuts on the Mound … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (2nd September)

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We've entered September. As the foliage begins to turn and the Pumpkin Spice drinks start to appear, it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond If studios could tell stories - Telford, England. TRIP REPORT  - Donughts on the Mound 4 It's time for some long-form travel writing to keep the blog semi-entertaining, featuring a trip to Dublin and Ryanair for … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (26th August)

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We're into the last major bank holiday of the year in England; Whilst dodging the odd shower, the sun is out, and it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. It's a Birmingham Weekender. Allegedly.  The Business of Aviation The Return of Monarch Airlines? - I have thoughts. A visible solid business plan could be the first thing I need to see. Trading on … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (19th August)

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We've hit the end of another week and the weather is being the weather still. Still, it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Vibrant Irish Light at Dublin Airport. There's a little more about the project at https://www.100archive.com/projects/vibrant-irish-light Yes, it's from last week, and no, I haven't been out taking anything interesting this … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (12th August)

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It's still just about Saturday, I've just come in from a day trip to Dublin and realised that I haven't written much today. It must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. So, Guess which airline I flew today.  Trip Report - Back to Innovation, Back to Hamburg And the final two chapters from this trip report. I've got new writing to do, … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (5th August)

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It's the end of another wet week in Birmingham - so it's time for our traditional look back at the week in Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  Painting the city with a rainbow - A Rainbow next to the Chamberlin Clock, Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham (this was taken a couple of weeks ago... today was a lot wetter - see the Scooter post). Trip Report - Back to … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (29th July)

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It's that time of the week again - with week one of the school holidays done and the thoughts of Christmas Chocolate buckets already on the horizon, it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  The Raging Bull (or Ozzy the Bull) from the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, is now in his new home at Birmingham New Street Station. And yes, it … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (22nd/23rd July)

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We're going through July faster than some of us like. In addition, we're heading into peak holiday season in the UK. So obviously, it's raining. Tradition states it must. But things go on, so it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Strawberry fields forever. Northwich, Cheshire. … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (15th July)

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We've hit the end of the week again, and even though it's been raining lots over the past few days, it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Rolling clouds, angry skies and offshore wind farms - New Brighton, Wirral.  Hamburg Trip Report I've kicked off this trip report - as I've had more than a few days to get the titles written and line up most … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (8th July)

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Another week of seeing Windows Out-of-the-Box experience hasn't done much damage to me... Well, maybe. It's still Saturday evening, and I've got a can of slimline pre-mixed Gin and Tonic, so it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  As we come to a year since the Commonwealth Games were held in Birmingham, The Raging Bull (Also, known as Ozzy) is … [Read more...]