Economy Class & Beyond

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (25th February)

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We've passed the joy of Shrove Tuesday, Pancakes and all, and are fast heading to the end of February. It must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  Under the glass - Inside the International Convention Centre, Birmingham. We've had also a record week of headline spelling mistakes. It's fun when the Spelling and Grammar checker decides not to check the … [Read more...]

Last Week At Economy Class and Beyond (18th February)

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We're past the period of enforced love, as days continue to get brighter. However, life continues at Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. It's been one of those weeks - Sandwell General Hospital, West Bromwich. Although I'm of the opinion Sandwell still doesn't exist. It's just a state of mind.  Routes and Networks Virgin Atlantic to suspend its … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (11th February)

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Let's try and steer this blog back onto some sort of publishing schedule, as it is Saturday evening and might have a canned Gin and Tonic in hand as I edit this. It's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  Violet Skies- Corporation Street, Birmingham. Passenger Experience Cathay Pacific reopens “The Deck” at Hong Kong, with further … [Read more...]

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

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It's the end of the week as we barrel into February. It's also time for me to put some links, sarcasm and one-line zingers into a post that ties the week together. Yes, it's Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. A shop of delights - Mr Simms Sweet Shop, Great Western Arcade, Birmingham. Routes and Networks Emerald Airlines adds additional capacity out of Belfast … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (30th January)

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It's that time of the week when I try to summarise the stuff that I wrote into a few lines, add a little commentary, and sarcasm and bake for 30 minutes at 200c. Yes, it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Queen Elizabeth II Law Courts, Birmingham.  We're running this a bit later than normal - as there have been bigger news articles that needed to … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (21st January)

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It's that time of the week when I try and compress multiple posts into a few lines. Yes, it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. High Street, Birmingham, with brighter days coming. Routes and Networks It's been a busy week for route announcements, with airlines seemingly getting ready for a busy summer, Emirates to restore A380 service to more routes in … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (14th January)

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As the nights slowly lighten, we draw towards a close to another week. It's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Brighter evenings. Colmore Row, Birmingham (with a West Midlands Metro tram photobombing). Firstly, an announcement At Economy Class and Beyond, I am a strong believer in public service. As such, posts over the next few weeks will be … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (7th January)

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We're now into the dark winter, with the Christmas decorations packed away, the fairy lights off and the grind of day-to-day life returning. However, there are always light points - such as this. Welcome to Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Winter sun between rain storms - Leamington Spa.  … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (31st December)

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Well, this is the last post of the year, as well as the wrap-up for the week - it is time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  Some end-of-year contrails. Review 2022 A year of evolving change, with much more to come - Some views and thoughts on 2022 from an industry perspective The year at Economy Class and Beyond – There is no such thing as … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (24th December)

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We are just on the cusp of Christmas and the Festive Period, but things continue at Economy Class and Beyond as we dive into last week's headlines. Christmas and New Year Travel Advice Kevin's travel tip: Patience and planning will be virtues you need over the festive period. Allow time, but plan ahead. Christmas Travel in the UK – it’s going to be tough … [Read more...]

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