‘Just an easy cash grab’: why Jetstar is charging customers for carry-on luggage
2 sources·Updated August 6, 2026
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- The Conversation AU·2h agoNow Jetstar wants to charge extra for overhead bags. What are your options?
Jeffrey Greenberg/Universal Images Group via Getty Images From February 2 2027, passengers on Jetstar will only be able to bring one small bag that fits under the seat for free. Anyone wanting to store a bag in the overhead locker will need to pay an additional fee, with prices…
Read at The Conversation AU → - Guardian Australia·17h ago‘Just an easy cash grab’: why Jetstar is charging customers for carry-on luggage
Add-on fees such as the new overhead locker baggage charge can make it harder to compare air fares, experts say Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Cut-price fares may now be merely a facade for seemingly endless add-on fees after Jetstar’s new carry-on…
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