Australian airline Jetstar will start charging passengers for stowing carry-on bags in overhead compartments, beginning in February 2027. The move aims to reduce frustrations at boarding gates by giving customers an underseat bag option with the possibility to add Priority Carry-on.
Details of the New Policy
Passengers can stow a purse, laptop bag, or small backpack that fits within specified measurements under the seat in front of them for no charge. The cost of using the overhead compartments in the cabin will start from 25 Australian dollars ($18) one way, with the price depending on the route. Bags stowed in the lockers can weigh up to 10 kilograms (22 pounds) and will no longer be weighed by airline staff as passengers line up to board.
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