‘Just an easy cash grab’: why Jetstar is charging customers for carry-on luggage
Jetstar tickets will only include one ‘under seat bag’, such as a backpack, handbag or laptop bag, with a new charge for stowed carry-on luggage. Photograph: Posed by models; ozgurcankaya/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenJetstar tickets will only include one ‘under seat bag’, such as a backpack, handbag or laptop bag, with a new charge for stowed carry-on luggage. “Jetstar is filling a gap in the Qantas network.“If you want to go to the Sunshine Coast or Cairns [for example], it’s quite likely the offer will be Jetstar and not Qantas.”Jetstar says the new fee will depend on the length of the flight and has acknowledged that fees may change.
- ▪Jetstar tickets will only include one ‘under seat bag’, such as a backpack, handbag or laptop bag, with a new charge for stowed carry-on luggage.
- ▪Photograph: Posed by models; ozgurcankaya/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenJetstar tickets will only include one ‘under seat bag’, such as a backpack, handbag or laptop bag, with a new charge for stowed carry-on luggage.
- ▪“Jetstar is filling a gap in the Qantas network.“If you want to go to the Sunshine Coast or Cairns [for example], it’s quite likely the offer will be Jetstar and not Qantas.”Jetstar says the new fee will depend on the length of the flight a
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Jetstar tickets will only include one ‘under seat bag’, such as a backpack, handbag or laptop bag, with a new charge for stowed carry-on luggage. Photograph: Posed by models; ozgurcankaya/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenJetstar tickets will only include one ‘under seat bag’, such as a backpack, handbag or laptop bag, with a new charge for stowed carry-on luggage. Photograph: Posed by models; ozgurcankaya/Getty ImagesJetstarAnalysis‘Just an easy cash grab’: why Jetstar is charging customers for carry-on luggageCatie McLeod and Jonathan BarrettAdd-on fees such as the new overhead locker baggage charge can make it harder to compare air fares, experts say Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Wed 5 Aug 2026 11.00 EDTShareCut-price fares may now be merely a facade for…
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