‘Just an easy cash grab’: why Jetstar is charging customers for carry-on luggage
Jetstar has introduced a new fee structure that charges passengers for stowed carry-on luggage, limiting free carry-on items to a single under-seat bag. Consumer experts warn that these additional fees make it difficult for travelers to accurately compare airfares across different airlines.
Jetstar tickets will only include one ‘under seat bag’, such as a backpack, handbag or laptop bag, with a new charge for stowed carry-on luggage. Jetstar tickets will only include one ‘under seat bag’, such as a backpack, handbag or laptop bag, with a new charge for stowed carry-on luggage. Jetstar Analysis ‘Just an easy cash grab’: why Jetstar is charging customers for carry-on luggage Catie McLeod and Jonathan Barrett Add-on fees such as the new overhead locker baggage charge can make it harder to compare air fares, experts say
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