Jetstar introduces fees for carry-on luggage in overhead lockers

Jetstar will begin charging passengers for overhead locker space from February, scrapping its 7kg hand-luggage limit. Instead, all travellers get a small under-seat bag, with the option to pay for larger cabin baggage, starting at A$25 on shorter routes. The budget airline says the change follows customer feedback and mirrors other low-cost carriers. Social media reaction was sharply divided, with some calling the fee outrageous and others saying it was overdue.