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Jetstar overhead-bag fee rollout
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2026-08-07 14:02 UTC → 2026-08-08 21:42 UTC ·
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Jetstar overhead‑bag overhead-bag fee rollout
Jetstar, the low‑cost low-cost subsidiary of Qantas, announced that from 2 February 2027 passengers will no longer receive free use of the overhead lockers. The base fare will include only a small personal item that fits under the seat; larger hand luggage must be purchased through a new “Priority Carry‑on” Carry-on” (or “Priority Baggage”) add‑on. add-on. Fees start at AU$25 on short domestic routes and rise to up to AU$52 on longer international sectors, with the paid bag allowed to weigh up to 10 kg and granting priority boarding. Jetstar The airline noted that this replaces the current 7 kg weight limit with a size-based restriction, a move CEO Stephanie Tully said stated aims to optimize locker space, streamline boarding, and improve on-time departures. While Jetstar maintains the change offers customers choice and will improve boarding efficiency. customer choice, the policy has faced significant backlash. Consumer groups criticised and Australian politicians, including Senator Bridget McKenzie, have criticized the move as a “cash grab”, grab,” while aviation experts called have described it as an extreme form of baggage reduction. The policy has attracted attention from U.S. airlines, which are reportedly monitoring the development is also being monitored by U.S. airlines for possible potential adoption.
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- 2026-08-08 21:42 UTC Jetstar overhead-bag fee rollout
- 2026-08-07 14:02 UTC Jetstar overhead‑bag fee rollout
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