Budget airline Jetstar to charge passengers for storing bags in overhead compartments

Jetstar will begin charging up to $37 for overhead carry-on baggage starting February 2027, positioning the paid “priority carry-on” as a way to streamline boarding. The change effectively increases passenger fees and may pressure demand for light travelers, though it’s unlikely to be sector-wide market moving.

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Jetstar will begin charging up to $37 for overhead carry-on baggage starting February 2027, positioning the paid “priority carry-on” as a way to streamline boarding. The change effectively increases passenger fees and may pressure demand for light travelers, though it’s unlikely to be sector-wide market moving.