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00:03Australian airline Jetstar will begin charging passengers to store carry-on bags in overhead
00:07compartments starting in February 2027, becoming the latest low-cost airline to adopt the policy,
00:13according to the Associated Press. Travelers can still bring a purse, laptop bag, or small
00:19backpack that fits under the seat at no charge, while overhead locker access will start at 18
00:23on one way, depending on the road. Jetstar said bags stored overhead can weigh up to 22 pounds,
00:30and will no longer be weighed at the gate, while the 15-pound limit for under-seat items will be
00:34removed. The airline said the change will reduce boarding delays and improve on-time departures,
00:40while an industry analyst said it is the first Australian carrier to charge for overhead locker
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