Jetstar will replace its long-standing 7kg carry-on model with a size-based allowance and begin charging for access to overhead-bin space from flights departing on 2 February 2027. The Jetstar Airways change keeps one free underseat bag, while passengers wanting a larger cabin bag for the overhead locker will need to buy Priority Carry-on, with prices varying by route.
The Australian low-cost carrier is removing routine carry-on weighing as part of the overhaul, which is designed to simplify packing and speed boarding. Customers who purchase the overhead-bag option will also receive priority boarding. Jetstar has cited examples of one-way prices ranging from $25 on Launceston-Sydney to $33 on Sydney-Melbourne and $52 on Cairns-Tokyo, while published pricing for other routes will remain dynamic.
The policy applies to Jetstar Airways flights across domestic and international services, including bookings already made for travel on or after the change date in some cases. Passengers travelling before 2 February 2027 will keep the current allowance. The shift moves Jetstar closer to the ancillary-revenue and boarding model used by several European low-cost carriers.