We're still barrelling towards the Christmas period - but the news and views don't stop. Let's look at what caught my eye in Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond In this week's "Pictures from an iPhone", we're at the Basílica de la Sagrada Família (Basilica of the Holy Family)- The unfinished Basilica that started construction in March 1882. And still "a work in … [Read more...]

It's time to look back in the week in aviation in Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Fine. Expect Christmas Images over the next few weeks. This one is from the Jewellery Quarter in Central Birmingham, who have arranged some LED's into a Diamond Ring. The Business of Aviation Berlin Airport: Opening date set of 31st October 2020… - I'm not convinced. At all. … [Read more...]

It's coming to the end of the year rapidly. But we should always look back at the events of the week before - in Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. On this World Aids Day, we also remember those who we have lost, those suffer and those who need to learn to be safe. You can find out more information (and support charities such) at  https://www.worldaidsday.org/ and … [Read more...]

We've reached the point of the week, where we have to look back to look forward. Yes, it's Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Lego Shark do do do do do, Lego Shark do do do do do, Lego Shark do do do do do, Lego Shark! (The Lego Store re-opened in Birmingham this week after quite a break. And there are plenty of bricks... trust me.). Routes and Networks Virgin … [Read more...]

It's time to look back on a rather busy week in aviation - with Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond This week in photos from Birmingham comes this curious tower. Known as Perott's Folly. Built by John Perrott in 1758, it a part of the skyline in Edgbaston, Birmingham. And for those who think it looks a little like The Orthanc... well, J R R Tolkien did grow up in … [Read more...]

It's time to look back at the week in passenger experience, network changes, as well as other things I've noted along the way in Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond Lest we forget- Remembrance Sunday The Business of Aviation IAG announces plans to acquire Air Europa - Breaking on Monday, IAG makes a bold attempt for Spanish Aviation domination. Play enters the … [Read more...]

It's time to look back at the world, some posts and other things as we turn to Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. American Gothic at the Chicago Art Institute. Painting by Grant Wood. (Oil on Beaver Board). On display at the Art Institute Apologies it's been a bit light this week - I guess the joy of long haul economy travel is still catching up with me at minute (and … [Read more...]

Good morning from the Windy City. It might be midday back in the UK - and that's good enough an excuse to go back in time to Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. The "Honest, I'm Chicagoland picture", with O'Hare field in the distance and an aircraft jetting off. But if you're in UK - ensure you've done the time warp as clocks go back one hour to Greenwich Mean … [Read more...]

We've once again reached the end of another week of fun and games in the aviation industry. Therefore let's take a look back in Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. This week for "pictures from my iPhone", I'm in Bridgnorth in Shropshire - at the Severn Valley Railway where I conducted a retro-modelshoot (and stick around to the end of the post if you want to see a … [Read more...]

It's once again that time of the week where I post a bunch of links, add some witty commentary and try and get ready for the next week on this blog. Yes, it's Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond This week in "Photos from my iPhone that honestly I take more than a few seconds to plan", all being well - I'm out on a shoot tomorrow. Heck. Most of these might be suitable … [Read more...]