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Jetstar to Charge A$25-52 for Overhead Bags Starting 2027

8/6/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Jetstar will start charging for overhead-locker carry-on bags from February 2027, with Priority Carry-on fees of A$25–A$52 one-way.
The airline drops its 7 kg limit, permits one free under-seat bag, caps overhead bags at 10 kg, and stops routine gate weighing.
Consumer groups call it a ‘cash grab,’ while CEO Stephanie Tully says it offers choice, keeps fares low, and excludes group bookings of ten+, Jetstar Japan flights and infants’ extra bags.

History

Historical Context

In June 2008, United Airlines, fresh from its February 2006 exit from Chapter 11, began charging a mandatory $15 fee for the first checked bag, becoming the second U.S. carrier to adopt such a charge after American Airlines. The move sparked an industry-wide shift toward ancillary fees, prompting rivals like Delta and regulators to scrutinize pricing transparency.

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Story summary

Jetstar will start charging for overhead-locker carry-on bags from February 2027, with Priority Carry-on fees of A$25–A$52 one-way.
The airline drops its 7 kg limit, permits one free under-seat bag, caps overhead bags at 10 kg, and stops routine gate weighing.
Consumer groups call it a ‘cash grab,’ while CEO Stephanie Tully says it offers choice, keeps fares low, and excludes group bookings of ten+, Jetstar Japan flights and infants’ extra bags.

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