Jetstar halves carry-on: Your wheelie bag now costs AU$25–52 starting Feb 2027
From 2 February 2027, Jetstar's cheapest Economy fare includes only one 40x30x20cm underseat bag up to 10kg. The current free main cabin bag plus small item (7kg total) disappears. Adding a wheelie bag or duffel in the overhead bin now requires 'Priority Carry-on' at AU$25 on short routes, AU$33 Sydney–Melbourne, or AU$52 Cairns–Tokyo. A couple returning Sydney–Melbourne pays about AU$132 for two overhead bags. Jetstar will no longer routinely weigh cabin bags at the gate, and passengers who booked before 5 August 2026 for travel from that date get Priority Carry-on free; anyone who paid for the old 7kg option gets a refund.
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Book your Jetstar tickets before 5 August 2026 if you want Priority Carry-on included for travel from 2 February 2027, or factor the new AU$25–52 fee into your fare comparison against Qantas and Virgin Australia.
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