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Australia’s Jetstar to charge for carry-on bags
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They will require passengers who want to store carry-on bags in overhead lockers to pay extra from February, as the airline overhauls its cabin baggage policy.
The move brings Jetstar’s carry-on baggage policy closer to systems used by several low-cost airlines globally, which charge passengers for access to overhead locker space while including a smaller under-seat bag in the base fare.
Article continues after advertisementPassengers requiring additional carry-on luggage will be able to pre-purchase “Priority Carry-on”, which includes a larger overhead locker bag and early boarding access and removes the previous 7-kg (15-pound) weight limit.
Fees for baggage, excess luggage, seat selection and priority boarding account for a growing share of revenue for low-cost airlines.
Jetstar CEO Stephanie Tully said the new model would help improve on-time departure performance by streamlining the boarding process and making better use of overhead locker space, adding the changes were consistent with the airline’s low-fares philosophy.