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Will Jetstar’s plan to charge for overhead locker space work in Asia-Pacific?

Will Jetstar’s plan to charge for overhead locker space work in Asia-Pacific?
South China Morning Post Thursday 06 August 2026, 13:50 UTC By Kolette Lim 1 min read
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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...

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 –... [Image text:] Jetstar... All day.every
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