Jetstar to charge passengers up to $52 to put baggage in overhead lockers
Budget airline Jetstar is updating its carry-on baggage policy to remove weight limits while introducing a fee for overhead locker access. Passengers will now receive one underseat bag for free, with the option to pay for priority overhead storage.
Why it matters
This shift reflects a broader industry trend toward unbundling services to manage boarding efficiency and maximize ancillary revenue.
Budget airline Jetstar is changing its carry-on baggage rules to charge for using the overhead locker. Budget airline Jetstar is changing its carry-on baggage rules to charge for using the overhead locker. Jetstar Jetstar to charge passengers up to $52 to put baggage in overhead lockers Airline says struggling to find room in overhead lockers on planes a ‘stressful part of the airport experience’
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Prefer the Guardian on Google Jetstar will charge its passengers up to $52 to put carry-on baggage in the overhead locker, in a major change to the budget airline’s carry-on rules.
In a press release on Wednesday morning, the airline announced it would remove the 7kg weight limit for carry-on bags, beginning in February 2027. There will still be size restrictions.
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