Economy‘Just an easy cash grab’: why Jetstar is charging for carry-on luggage

Experts say add-on charges, including Jetstar’s new overhead-locker baggage fee, make airfares harder to compare. The Qantas-owned low-cost airline announced that from next year its tickets will cover only one bag stored under the seat. That can be a backpack, handbag or laptop bag. The change has prompted criticism that cheap fares may conceal a growing list of fees as airlines monetise services passengers once considered basic.

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TThe Guardian★★☆☆☆2026-08-05 15:00Original