People are furious over Jetstar's new bag fee - but I say it's the right move

Jetstar’s plan to charge for overhead carry-on luggage is triggering widespread backlash among travelers in Australia, according to the article. From February 2027, Jetstar’s base fares will include only one under-seat bag, while passengers needing to stow luggage in overhead lockers would pay a “priority carry-on fee” that varies by flight length. The piece argues that charging for carry-on items is a familiar low-cost airline strategy used across Europe and that it could reduce bottlenecks during boarding. It also notes the broader context of budget carriers increasingly unbundling services into separate fees.