Jetstar to charge passengers for overhead baggage
Jetstar announced a policy change effective February 2027 that will modify its carry-on baggage allowance. Under the new policy, passengers will no longer face a 7kg weight restriction on carry-on bags but will be charged up to $52 to use overhead compartment space. Passengers will be permitted one free underseat bag.
Key takeaways
- 1.The 7kg weight limit for carry-on baggage will be removed starting February 2027
- 2.Overhead locker access will incur charges of up to $52 per bag
- 3.One underseat bag will remain free for all passengers under the new policy
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Australia news live: Jetstar to charge passengers for overhead baggage; Labor drops so-called ‘widow tax’
Jetstar is implementing new carry-on baggage policies starting February 2027, removing the 7kg weight limit but charging passengers for overhead compartment access. Customers will be allowed one free underseat bag (like a backpack or handbag), with the option to pay for Priority Carry-on access. The airline claims this change will optimize overhead locker space, streamline boarding, and maintain low fares through a pay-as-you-go model.
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Jetstar to charge passengers up to $52 to put baggage in overhead lockers
Jetstar is implementing a new carry-on baggage policy starting February 2027 that will charge passengers up to $52 to store bags in overhead lockers. The budget airline is removing the 7kg weight limit for carry-on bags while maintaining size restrictions, claiming the change addresses the stress of finding overhead locker space during airport operations.
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