Australian airline Jetstar will charge passengers to use the overhead lockers for their bags

Budget airline Jetstar will charge passengers to use overhead lockers for their bags

For passengers on the budget Australian airline Jetstar, the days of cramming your bag into an overhead locker already full of your seatmates' full-sized suitcases are coming to an end, but there’s a catch. The carrier will charge passengers for stowing carry-on bags in the overhead compartments, beginning in February 2027.

Australian airline will charge passengers to use the overhead bins for their bags

Budget airline Jetstar said the move will make better use of space in overhead bins and streamline boarding. An airline expert said the move will "ruffle feathers."

Outrage as airline announces new charges for passengers stashing bags overhead

Budget airline Jetstar will introduce new carry-on baggage fees, charging passengers to store bags in overhead compartments starting February 2027

Jetstar will charge passengers to use overhead compartments for luggage

The new charges will go into effect in February 2027; small items that can fit under a passenger's seat will still be free.

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