Economy Class & Beyond

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (5th July)

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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...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (28th June)

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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...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (21st June)

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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...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (14th June)

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Another week has passed and as we all attempt to find some normality in the world, it's time to take a brief look back at the week in Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Keep your distance. Welcome to the world of social distancing and seeing if people can keep two meters apart. Quarantined UK Arrival Quarantine goes live - And the UK goes through with its useless … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (7th June)

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The world may be in bits and things may seem a bit bleak. Whilst I can't promise rainbows and sunshine, I can promise you some headlines... as well as a borked phone. Welcome to Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. This week has been... less than ideal in many respects. From protests around the world to an airline preparing to fire and hire its staff on a lower rate, … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (31st May)

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As we come to the end of another month (although it may feel like March still), it's time to look back at the news as airlines prepare to restart operations. Welcome to Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond A new normal for me. Rather than enjoy a Starbucks in a shop and editing away, I'm on a bench in the sun enjoying a Starbucks... and not editing. Along with hand … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (24th May)

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Another week, where the green shoots of recovery begin to appear - whilst one country's leadership acts too late. Welcome to Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. At least this lock escaped lockdown (Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham) UK Government to introduce Quarantine on Arrival UK to implement 14 day quarantine on arrival - The facts OPINION: The UK Implements … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (17th May)

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Another week in partial lockdown and there are signs of life out there. Let's see what's been happening in the world in Economy Class and Beyond. New Street, Birmingham last week - before the first set of changes have were announced. Networks start waking up It seems that airlines are waking up, as is the world - and travel is back on the agenda, with airlines preparing … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (10th May)

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It's been another whirlwind of a week. Let's look at some of the headlines from it in Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond  Pretty much the closest I've got to an aeroplane in 2020 so far. Put your mask on before boarding KLM to make face masks mandatory and scale up its network - Live from Monday 11th, with a fleet operation increase Air France to make face masks … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (3rd May)

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We've entered May... although living in lockdown, it seems time is in an odd loop. Welcome to another week at Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. In one of my trips to get essential supplies, I passed through the centre of Birmingham and the Bullring Centre... and it's... well... empty. For reference, this was shot at 16:20 in the afternoon on a Saturday. Normally, this … [Read more...]