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...]

We're now into the beginning of October, with a fair few things going in the background. But even if things are going on, it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. It's a crossing.  New Aircraft News LATAM takes delivery of its first A321neo, orders further aircraft - LATAM expands its A321neo fleet, with additional orders added United Airlines … [Read more...]

As the nights draw in a little earlier, and the summer dreams turn into autumn plans, it's time to look back as we close out September and head into October.Yep - it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Of sunnier evenings. Heading towards Centenary Square through Paradise, with the Hall of Memory in front  New Aircraft News Air Canada shops for more … [Read more...]

Saturday has rolled around again. With that, it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. In danger. Birmingham Musem and Art Gallery (as Birmingham City Council files for Section 114 and the finance people move in...) Routes and Networks Jet2 to base a 7th Aircraft at Edinburgh and expand its operations - More for Jet2.com customers LEVEL to … [Read more...]

It's the end of the week again, so let us dive back through some headlines, writing and other things. Welcome to Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  Bears hanging out before dinner- The Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham.  Donughts on the Mound 4 - The last chapters It's time for the last three chapters of this trip report. Enjoy! FR666 Dublin Airport … [Read more...]