Time to catch up on the week in aviation and headlines (as well as some stuff I've missed). It's Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Well this is also a major change - I'm actually writing this post in a cafe, with a coffee. That is if Birmingham can avoid a local lockdown. And I don't rate our chances of avoiding one. UK Updates Travel Corridors UK FCO … [Read more...]

It's that time of the week where we look back at some of the things that have happened in the world. Yes, it's Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Please allow the Ducks through - Earlswood Lakes, Birmingham. UK adds more countries to its Quarantine list The UK FCO Updates its travel advice: France, Netherlands and others will require quarantine on return to the … [Read more...]

It's that time of the week again, where I take a look at the week in the news I covered. Welcome to Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Greetings from Wyre Piddle, Worcestershire. (Yes, it is a real place). Safety in the air Etihad introduces new faces coverings for premium passengers (it’s a Snood) - Snoods are a thing with Etihad as a face covering … [Read more...]

It's that time of the week again, where I spend some time writing about things I wrote about during the week. Yes, it's Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. This time, we're at Wing Yip in Nechells, Birmingham. You've got to love a big Chinese Gate welcoming you to their domain. The Rain in Spain It's been a tough week as airlines and tour operators have been … [Read more...]

It's time to look at some of the headlines I covered in Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. A small sign of normality. Sitting down for a cup of coffee in Caffé Nero, Central Birmingham. UK re-imposes quarantine on arrivals from Spain All travellers from Spain to the United Kingdom will be required to go into self-isolation for 14 days - Breaking last night … [Read more...]

It's that time of the week where I look back at the week, in Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Photos from Birmingham: This time, Aston University and an art installation for "All the Books I should have Read. ... But I've been doing other things instead". Rather appropriate for a University campus... Business of Aviation Malaysia Airlines and Japan Airlines … [Read more...]

I hope you had a pleasant week. I know I did as I was doing things other than being at the office and having a few days away from the keyboard. Welcome to Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. A sunny moment on Friday at Cathedral Square, Birmingham. Although the amount of time I dodged rain this week was numerous and many. It's been quiet this week A personal … [Read more...]

It's that time of the week again, where I take a look back at the ups and downs of the Aviation world. Yes, it's Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. The Starman himself - David Bowie. Art by Annatomix. The Saga of the Boeing 737 MAX Boeing and the FAA start 737 MAX certification flights - This was written after the first flight was completed. … [Read more...]

It's Sunday again, so it's time to look back at the week in aviation in Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Peacocks and fans everywhere - Chinese Quarter, Birmingham. Returning to the air Virgin Atlantic prepares to increase flying programme - 17 destinations added Emirates prepares to take the A380 back into the sky - The A380 is set to return between Dubai … [Read more...]

We've passed mid-summer in the Northern Hemisphere (or mid-winter in the southern), and it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. A sign of normality as non-essential shops reopen in England. With some minor attempts at distancing. Maybe.  Wear a ****** face cover! Ola UK to require passengers wear face coverings - Ola joins Uber in requiring … [Read more...]