Jetstar to charge passengers up to $52 to put baggage in overhead lockers
Summary
Jetstar will start charging passengers up to $52 to put carry-on bags in the overhead locker from February 2027. All tickets will include one small underseat bag for free, and travelers who want to bring a larger carry-on for the overhead locker must pay an extra fee.Key Facts
- Jetstar will remove the 7kg weight limit for carry-on bags but keep size limits starting February 2027.
- Each booking includes one free underseat bag like a backpack or purse.
- Passengers can pay a “Priority Carry-on” fee to bring a second, bigger bag in the overhead locker.
- The Priority Carry-on fee varies by route, from $25 to $52.
- Jetstar aims to reduce boarding delays and improve use of overhead space with this change.
- The airline will stop weighing carry-on bags at the gate but asks passengers to keep bags under 10kg for safety.
- Travelers with infants can bring an extra underseat bag for baby items for free.
- Checked baggage rules and fees remain the same, allowing up to 40kg per passenger.
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