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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…
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