It's that time again, where I ponder what the heck has happened this week. Yes - it's Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond Porthmadog Harbour Railway station for the Ffestiniog railway on a rather sunny Thursday Most of this week has been looking out of the window at home (which doesn't make for great pictures) - mainly as I got pinged by the NHS COVID-19 App. As … [Read more...]

It's Sunday again, so it must be time to look back at some of the week's events in Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Where was I? In The Village, Portmeirion near Minffordd, Wales - and there's content coming your way soon. Travel Trials and Changes England Amber List Changes: Vaccinated Travellers no longer need to quarantine from 19th July! Heathrow … [Read more...]

It's the end of the week again, as well as US Independence Day. It must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond It's been a busy week in the real world as I've been tied up arguing with PC builds. But hey. At least Edgbaston Reservoir looked nice on Friday Evening. Travel RestrictionsEngland Green List Changes now live - Check before you travel Rail or Car? The … [Read more...]

It's that time of the week, where I ponder what I write and think about the week ahead. Yes, it's Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond Sunnier times outside Birmingham Council House Green or Red? UK Green/Amber/Red List updated – Caribbean, Spanish Balearic Islands and Malta added! - More options for UK outbound travellers Fleet News Helvetic Airways takes … [Read more...]

It's been another week of fun and games. Let's see what's happened in Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Just a city seagull in a city seagulls world. Passenger Experience Finnair introduces “Business Light” fares - More choices, but check before you book Loyalty Etihad Guest and Air Arabia awards announce a tie-up - Points swappable between … [Read more...]

It's Sunday again, and another week has passed. It's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Happy playing in the water - Centenary Square, Central Birmingham. Routes and Networks Delta expands its French network - Nice on the menu Singapore Airlines to return to Manchester Airport - Singapore Airlines prepare to return to Manchester Ringway Emirates … [Read more...]

It's the end of a rather turbulent week in the world of travel. Let's look back in Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Feared by the bad, Loved by the Good, Robin Hood, Robin Hood, Robin Hood (Robin Hood Statue, Nottingham). UK Green List Changes and fallout UK Green List Changes: Portugal demoted to Amber, Seven Countries move to Red - With Portugal moving to … [Read more...]

We're barrelling towards the end of May, as well as Bank Holiday Weekend in the UK (or Memorial Day in the USA). It's therefore time to look back at the week in Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Towards Normality. Coffee, More Coffee and ... COVID Antigen testing kits (featuring another Starbucks coffee, my Surface Go, Nespresso capsules and NHS Test and Trace testing … [Read more...]

It's Sunday again, so it's time to look back at the week in Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond Sometimes, you just want to walk away - even if its childs scooter. Vaccine Passport and Travel Restrictions Vaccine Passports have arrived, using the NHS App (for some…) - Valid for England, Scotland's scheme is running too. England moves into Stage 3, with … [Read more...]

It's Sunday again, so it must be time for me to naval gaze and look back. Yes, It's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. I want to see the sunshine after the rain, I want to see bluebirds flying over the mountains again - Ellie Greenwich, Elkie Brooks or Berri (Take your pick on the version). Long Read of the Week The long road to TAP Miles&Go status match … [Read more...]