jetstar overhead baggage fees

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Jetstar will begin charging fees for overhead baggage from 2027, ending its free 7kg carry-on allowance.

Jetstar announced it will scrap the free 7kg carry-on baggage allowance and introduce new fees for placing bags in overhead lockers starting in 2027. This change is part of a broader overhaul of baggage charges aimed at generating more revenue. The shift has triggered significant interest and speculation about the airline's motivations and the potential impact on passengers who previously benefited from complimentary carry-on bags.