We're into the New Year, and as decorations are taken down, lights are turned off, and the cities get a little darker again, its time to look at something bright. I lie. It's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond  Quieter streets in Birmingham City Centre - with snow on the way. And yes, it's snowing across parts of the UK. Sky News UK and BBC News … [Read more...]

We're at the point in the year when time is an unknown variable. Days and hours seem like odd concepts until the new year. But according to my calendar, it's Saturday, so it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  Sunny winter mornings at Moor Street Station, Birmingham.  … [Read more...]

We're in the final weekend before Christmas, where the world is going quite mad in the run-up to the big day. But here to inject a little sanity as well as random aviation news headlines, it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  A rather minimalist wide view, inside The Mailbox, Central Birmingham. End of Year orders Luxair signs for further Embraer … [Read more...]

We're fast running through December,  as we near the half way point of the month. With a clear run up to Christmas, we're still publishing, writing and doing our thing. That means it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. It's full of people - New Street with Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market.  TRIP REPORT: There and Back Again Time for the last four … [Read more...]

It's been on heck of a day  (I've been driving up and down the motorways in Storm Darragh which is fun to greet a very special Economy Class and Beyond reader). But I've made it back home, and I'm hiding from the rain and wind, so it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Hiding from Storm Darragh in Newport Pagnell Services. That was not a fun drive … [Read more...]

We've come to the end of the week, and an end of a month. So, it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Of wheels and ice skating - Centenary Square, with the Library of Birmingham and Symphony Hall reside Trip Report: There and Back Again Onto week 2 of my recent Chicago Trip, where we look at the inbound flight, as well as the hotels. Next week is … [Read more...]

It's that time of the week when we duck in from Storm Bert and look at some of the headlines that have passed over the email and desk feed. Yes - It's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  It snowed on Colmore Row - Central Birmingham. Trip Report: There and Back Again Yes. The writing machine has been working semi-overtime on getting this out of the front … [Read more...]

We're halfway through November and the nights are dark, with hot coca and coffee to keep people warm - as well as the noise of German markets filling the city. It must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Christmas market season on New Street, Birmingham Snapshots I've been working on the main trip report in the background - this week was not as … [Read more...]

It's that time of the week when I list links, add commentary on an otherwise grey and dull week. It's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  For the Fallen, as we head into Remembrance Sunday/Remembrance Day in the United Kingdom.  SNAPSHOTS Due to various issues this week I've been running behind on the Snapshots. Hopefully, I'll catch up next week. … [Read more...]

It's that time of the week again where I assemble my work for inspection, laugh at some of the spelling errors and make things look nice. Yes, it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. It's Christmas market season in Central Birmingham. Here until 24th December. https://www.thebfcm.co.uk/ if you're thinking of visiting. Just come on a weekday, as weekends can … [Read more...]