Jetstar to charge for carry-on bags in overhead lockers

Jetstar Australia will start charging passengers for the use of overhead luggage bins from February next year.

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Jetstar has announced it will charge passengers to stow carry-on luggage in overhead lockers from next year, allowing only a small under-seat bag at no extra cost.

Jetstar is overhauling its baggage charges to institute a fee for anything stored in an overhead compartment.

Jetstar is overhauling its baggage charges to institute a fee for anything stored in an overhead compartment.

Luggage change means portable scales going, new system similar to some overseas carriers.

From February 2, if you want to use the overhead locker you’ll have to pay for it.