Jetstar Charges for Overhead Bins | Richmond News

Jetstar’s about to shake up Aussie air travel—starting Feb 27, passengers will pay to stow carry-on bags in overhead bins, with fees starting at $25 AUD (~$18 USD) per bag. While small personal items still fly free under the seat, the move aims to speed up boarding and keep flights on time. The airline’s also lifting the 7kg under-seat limit to 10kg for overhead bags—and ditching gate weigh-ins. Though budget carriers in the US and Europe already charge this way, it’s a first for Australian airlines. Critics worry travelers won’t like paying for space they’ve long expected to be included—but Jetstar’s CEO says it’s about efficiency and customers paying for what they need. Still, with fares higher than some European rivals, the move may sting. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b8a67ef4fd63b163