As we close in on the festive week, it's time to take stock, look back and digest the world in Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Selfridges, Birmingham. The Disco balls add a look.  Trip report - Older, Yes. Wiser? No. It's time for a new trip report, with two segments this week. Look out for a few more segments next week. A Day Trip to Switzerland with British … [Read more...]

We're over halfway through December and closing in on Christmas. But even as we battle through crowds and people, it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Another Zurich photo of a Santa Tram... as the photo for this week didn't work how I wanted Snapshots Two snapshots from this trip, with the trip report in deep-level production. It might sneak out next … [Read more...]

Hallo und Grüezi im Zuirch. Or rather, where I was today. I suspect when I hit publish, I'll be somewhere at Heathrow waiting for a coach. Nonetheless, it is Saturday, so it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond, as I celebrate the last hours of my birthday.   Taken a little earlier today.  I haven't integrated my latest post into the list - it's … [Read more...]

It's Saturday again, and we're pushing down the final month of the year. It's also time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond  Fine. I will submit Christmas street scenes for the next few weeks. As well as this hot mess on New Street in Birmingham on Saturday.  Indirect Travel Fun A little delayed this week due to matters beyond my control. Expect … [Read more...]

It's that time of the week again when I put links together, run against a deadline and try to make sense of the week. Yes, it's Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. It's amazing how dark it is at five in the evening - Canalside near the National Indoor Arena, Birmingham  Indirect Travel Fun The first four parts of the trip report are up and running - and I'm … [Read more...]

It's Remembrance Weekend in the United Kingdom, as we remember those who have fallen. And we look back too, in Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. A Classic Poppy from previous years - trying to find a poppy seller can be a challenge - sadly (although I did find some a few weeks ago to drop a few coins in the box).  We've had to change the timings of this as … [Read more...]

It's the end of another week, and as the nights draw in, it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  Oh yes. The Frankfurt Christmas Market kicked off in Birmingham this week. Wonderful. I promise no more of this market... until at least early December. Maybe.  SNAPSHOTS The first batch of Snapshots from my Chicago Trip. Some more over the next few … [Read more...]

As we approach Halloween, we're also approaching the end of Daylight Saving Time. So, as the clocks go back, it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Clouds Gate, hiding during construction work (taken last week). After a few days of not doing much, we're on backfill duty at the moment. Headlines and stories are a few days behind at the moment, but for … [Read more...]

Good afternoon from the Windy City. I'm downroute on a trip, but it is still Saturday, so I need to publish a list of links with some witty commentary. It's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Viewing out of the hotel to Rosemont L Station on the right, and O'Hare International Airport to the far left.  New Aircraft news Copa Airline unveils … [Read more...]

It's the end of the week again. And I've seemingly been in the car more than not today. It's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Northgate Street, Chester. Trust me, this was not in the plan to be here this week.  Loyalty. Or lack thereof. British Airways announces another batch of Avios Redemption flights  - Probably all sold … [Read more...]