We've had a bit of snow and wet days in the Midlands. But as we head to the mid-point of the weekend, it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. There was snow - St Philips Square (or Pidgeon Park), Central Birmingham The Business of Aviation Airlines coordinate action over Dutch government caps at Schiphol Airport - You know it's never good … [Read more...]

We've hit March. Crap. March already? With Spring in the Northern hemisphere not far away, birds starting to sing and a lack of Voi Scooters on the streets of Birmingham, it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  Good news. No Voi Scooters on the road for a while. Bad news: they're on their way back when the council can finalise a … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]