{
  "id": 150514,
  "title": "Jetstar to charge new fees for overhead carry-on baggage",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/jetstar-to-charge-new-fees-for-overhead-carry-on-baggage",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-04T21:54:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-05/jetstar-to-charge-fees-for-overhead-carry-on-baggage/106997626"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "From February 2027, Jetstar will begin charging passengers for carry-on baggage in overhead lockers, limiting free storage to small under-seat bags. The budget airline will discontinue its current 7-kilogram allowance, moving to a model where only a limited-sized backpack, handbag or laptop bag can be stored under the seat at no extra cost. Extra carry-on bags will incur a minimum fee of $25 per flight, potentially rising to $52 on international routes. Jetstar CEO Stephanie Tully explained that the changes aim to alleviate customer frustration caused by weighing carry-on bags at the gate and the scarcity of overhead locker space. The airline claims the new policy will optimize overhead locker usage, streamline boarding, and maintain affordable fares. Passengers will still receive a complimentary under-seat bag allowance of 40x30x20cm, with infants entitled to an additional bag at no cost. Existing bookings for flights after the implementation date will be upgraded to include priority carry-on boarding without charge. While some travelers welcomed the potential for lower fares and reduced stress, others viewed the move as a money-making scheme, questioning whether it would genuinely enhance the boarding process.",
  "summary": "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.",
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    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Guardian",
        "title": "Jetstar to charge fees up to $52 to put carry-on baggage in overhead lockers",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/jetstar-to-charge-fees-up-to-52-to-put-carry-on-baggage-in-overhead",
        "published": "2026-08-04T22:54:18.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Jetstar to charge for carry-on bags in overhead lockers",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/05/jetstar-to-charge-for-carry-on-bags-in-overhead-lockers",
        "published": "2026-08-05T02:54:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}