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Stephanie Tully Announces Jetstar Will Charge Passengers for Overhead Locker Carry-on Bags Starting February 2027

Jetstar CEO Stephanie Tully announced that the budget airline will begin charging passengers for carry-on luggage stored in overhead compartments starting February 2027. Under the new rules, all passengers will receive one small underseat bag for free, while larger bags for the overhead lockers will require a fee. The airline will also scrap its current 7kg weight limit for hand luggage, replacing it with a 10kg limit for overhead bags that passengers must lift themselves. Stephanie Tully stated that the move aims to streamline boarding and improve the use of overhead locker space. The change follows extensive research and feedback from customers and crew who identified gate weighing and locker space struggles as stressful parts of the airport experience. While some social media users expressed frustration over the potential for additional fees, others supported the move as a better way to manage space. The administration of the airline expects the change to help flights depart on time while ensuring customers only pay for what they need.

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