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Australian airline Jetstar will charge passengers to use the overhead lockers for their bags
Jetstar said the change follows customer feedback and will let paying passengers board first while the airline keeps fares low.
- On Tuesday, Jet2 confirmed its baggage policy remains unchanged despite new European Commission regulations scheduled for 2027, ensuring holidaymakers retain their current hand luggage allowances.
- The European Commission plans to implement measures in 2027 requiring airlines to standardize how they present baggage allowances, aiming to help passengers compare true flight costs before booking.
- According to Jet2, 80% of customers cite the inclusion of a free 10kg hand luggage allowance as a key reason they choose to fly with the airline.
- CEO Steve Heapy of Jet2 stated, 'For Jet2 customers, these new rules change nothing,' emphasizing the airline's commitment to simple, transparent, and fair policies.
- Millions of holidaymakers can continue booking with confidence, as Jet2 maintains its current 10kg cabin baggage policy alongside a personal item, avoiding industry-wide complications.
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As of February 2027, the carrier will charge an additional sum to anyone who wants to store their luggage in the upper compartments of the aircraft. The decision has been announced by an official note of the company. According to Jetstar, the measure responds [...] The article Hand luggage in a paid hatbox, the Australian Jetstar aligns with the European low cost: here's all the news comes from Il Fatto Quotidiano.
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The low-cost Australian airline Jetstar will change its baggage rules and start charging its passengers for packing in the aircraft's upper compartments as of February 2027.
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