# Jetstar introduces up to $52 fee for overhead locker baggage

Australian budget airline Jetstar will charge passengers up to $52 to place cabin baggage in overhead lockers, a fee applied to those on its lowest fares. The move extends the industry trend of charging for carry-on luggage, drawing criticism from consumer advocates. It affects travelers who previously expected basic cabin baggage to be included in the ticket price.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/05/jetstar-to-charge-passengers-up-to-52-to-put-baggage-in-overhead-lockers) — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:42:15 GMT

### Business
- [Fox News Business](https://www.foxbusiness.com/fox-news-travel/budget-airline-charge-passengers-storing-bags-overhead-compartments) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:08:08 GMT