Jetstar to Charge Passengers for Overhead Locker Space
Budget airline Jetstar plans to introduce fees for passengers wishing to use overhead locker space, a move expected to cause dissatisfaction among travelers. This decision follows a trend among low-cost carriers to unbundle services.
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Budget Airline Jetstar to Charge Fees for Using the Overhead Bin
Jetstar, a budget carrier, will be the first in Australia to start making passengers pay for carry-on luggage that doesn’t fit under the seat.
By Laura Chung
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Jetstar’s plan to charge passengers for overhead locker space is set to test how far budget airlines in the Asia-Pacific region can go in making travellers pay separately for what was once part of a basic fare. The Australian carrier’s move comes as rising costs and competition push airlines to find new revenue beyond the ticket price, potentially giving regional rivals cover to study similar fees. Aviation analysts described the plan by Qantas’ low-cost arm as an “extreme” form of unbundling...
By Kolette Lim
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