It's Platinum Jubilee weekend in the United Kingdom - but the work goes on as we head to Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  Celebrating the Platinum Jubilee in the heart of Birmingham - Council House, City Centre.  New Aircraft News Norweigan Air Shuttle recommits to at least 50 new Boeing 737 MAX aircraft - And there were more MAX's. ITA gears … [Read more...]

It's fast heading to the end of May, but even then, it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  It's coming back from the 5th of June all things being equal - The West Midlands Metro finally restarts services after being taken out of service for months due to faults. Just in time for the Commonwealth Games.  Seating Eurowings selects … [Read more...]

It's the end of another week thankfully. Must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  And when I say it was an awful week, it was around £2500 awful. I couldn't even get any Avois on the Credit Card payment for this, as the plumber doesn't take American Express (and I don't have the Barclaycard Avios credit card in my collection). Thankfully, … [Read more...]

We're running a bit late, as the Eurovision Song Contest has just concluded - so time for some quick headlines. It's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. I get a feeling I'll be seeing more of these corridors - Sandwell General Hospital.  Passenger Experience easyJet to re-launch its “Fearless Flyer” courses - Tools to help you gain … [Read more...]

It's that time of the week when I look back and wonder how things have moved so fast. It's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. It's been one heck of the week in the real world, with enough high-flying politics to drive a person insane. And trust me, sanity was tested a lot this week to the point where I wondered about whoever developed Apple's device … [Read more...]

We're in the throes of a Bank Holiday weekend in the UK - but even then, it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  Gas Street Basin, Birmingham. It's amazing what a bit of sun and the blue sky does for this city.  Passenger Experience Etihad to operate its Airbus A350-1000 – with Recaro seating - The CL3710 has another customer with … [Read more...]

It's St George's Day. But it's also Saturday, so it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. It wouldn't be St Georges's day without a massive cross of the St George flag (and drunk football fans to the side of me when I shot this photo). Town Hall and Council House, Birmingham. Sweet Home Chicago Time for the last posts from this trip report - I hope you've … [Read more...]

We're coming up to the Easter Mid-point and if I've done my driving successfully, I won't be in Birmingham. But things on this blog progress no matter what - therefore it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. If it's the Bank Holiday Weekend, I've got to at Newport Pagnell services  Trip Report: Sweet Home, Chicago I hope you're enjoying the mid-point of … [Read more...]

April is amongst us, with all the fun and games it promises. Time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Life returns to normal - but protection is everything. Even on scaffolding poles. Trip Report - Sweet Home Chicago This is taking a little longer than usual - but we're up and running. First two parts this week, with some more coming next week! Back to the … [Read more...]