What You Need to Know to Fly in 2017
The rise of premium economy, bare-bones sections of coach, more computer outages and other trends to watch
New planes, new rules, new hassles are coming in 2017. WSJ's Scott McCartney and Lunch Break's Tanya Rivero discuss U.S. airlines are ready to launch premium economy options. But they also plan to expand bare-bones economy fares that take away basics like seat assignments and carry-on bags. Photo: AP
Here comes one more year of big change for travelers.
The year will see new fees that may surprise and anger travelers, as big airlines once considered full-service try a more bare-bones approach in the back rows of coach cabins. Two more airlines—Alaska and Virgin America—will face the sometimes disruptive challenge of merging operations, employees, policies and prices. The merger of Marriott and Starwood hotels also will be...