It's that time of the week again - even as we go into the new year, it's time for a double-edition of Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Yes. I've rather enjoyed having most of this week off. I built Lego Flowers with a friend for some of it. And yes, it's an 18+ model with 756 fiddly bits. I swear I had better coordination when I was younger...  Review … [Read more...]

We're fast approaching the peak of the Christmas and New Year travel season. So before you dive into suitcases tote to the airport, it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. What a giant babble you have - St Peters Square, Manchester.  This week has been nothing but pure hell at Economy Class and Beyond towers, thanks to a coward who lives in … [Read more...]

It's that time of the week again - it's Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond at its new timeslot. And no, I'm not used to it moving too. It was my birthday this week at Economy Class and Beyond. So, the joy of life as I do another orbit around the sun. Also, a lot of odd things this week. So par for the course. Stuttgart Trip Report Yes, we've reached the end of … [Read more...]

It's that time of the week again - it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Bit of an announcement for the end of week wrap post. If you're one of the people who subscribe to the newsletter (and there are a few of you... some of you more vocal than others), our mailing software has changed. Previously, we had emails go out at 14:00GMT/15:00GMT daily. … [Read more...]

We're approaching the end of November and the end of the week. And signs Europe is preparing to tighten restrictions which are never welcome. Welcome to Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  Probably the best name for a pub in Birmingham.  Omicron Well, the Omicron variant is making the news - like it or not after it was discovered this week. Countries are taking … [Read more...]

It's that time again, where we look back at the week - Hello Economy Class and Beyond. The Helter Skelter behind bars - Catherdral Square, Birmingham The next two weeks are going to be fun as I'm doing an office move at the moment - so time on the keyboard is limited... to put it mildly. Hopefully, I'll have some content next week... Dubai Air Show Aviation was … [Read more...]

It's Sunday again, so it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. The Fabric of Manchester - Statue by Clare Bigger, Manchester. The USA Reopens For a lot of people, one of the worlds biggest travel markets has re-opened. It's now down to airlines to build the traffic, whilst gaining premium-paying passengers. Because Economy Class passengers won't … [Read more...]

It's that time of the week again - it's Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Probably the cheapest hotel worth staying in Birmingham - The "Birmingham New Street Bug Hotel". Travel Restrictions All remaining countries removed off the UK Red List - And yes, the system is on hold for now... Trip Reports - To Stuttgart and Schwabisch Hall Off to Heathrow and … [Read more...]

As we move to the end of October, as well as the clocks going back today - it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. As we exit British Summer Time and head back to Greenwich Mean Time (or UTC), Birmingham is gearing up for the "Frankfurt Christmas Market Birmingham" opening on the 4th November. At this point, I'll be hunting for another coffee spot with … [Read more...]

The year continues to move forward, as we head towards the last weeks of October. But it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. What were the skies like when you were young? The Orb, Little Fluffy Clouds (Shot from inside the Bullring, Birmingham). New Aircraft News Lufthansa will name its first Boeing 787-9 “Berlin” - Although will the … [Read more...]