Australia's Jetstar to charge for carry-on bags in overhead lockers next year

Starting in February, Australian budget airline Jetstar will implement a new cabin baggage policy requiring passengers to pay an additional fee to use overhead lockers for carry-on items. The airline, a subsidiary of Qantas, stated that the change is intended to improve the efficiency of the boarding process.

The policy update has drawn criticism from some travelers and politicians, who have expressed dissatisfaction with the new charges. The airline is currently in the process of overhauling its existing cabin baggage regulations.