Travelers rage as budget airline plans overhead bag fee: 'Highway robbery'
2027.The "priority carry-on" purchase will include priority boarding. Starting in February 2027, the airline will require passengers to pay fees for overhead bin space. (iStock)"That's going to be the main focus. You think it will be less frustrating being charged for locker space than getting your stuff weighed?" commented an Instagram follower.
- ▪2027.The "priority carry-on" purchase will include priority boarding.
- ▪Starting in February 2027, the airline will require passengers to pay fees for overhead bin space. (iStock)"That's going to be the main focus.
- ▪You think it will be less frustrating being charged for locker space than getting your stuff weighed?" commented an Instagram follower.
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| Publication time | Sat, 22 Aug 2026 10:00:52 -0400 |
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Travel Travelers rage as budget airline plans overhead bag fee: 'Highway robbery' 'Nobody likes to pay for something we have had before for free' By Perri Ormont Blumberg Fox News Published August 22, 2026 10:00am EDT Comments Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video New carry-on fees could reshape air travel and hit families hard, expert says Aviation expert and retired airline captain Steven Arroyo discusses Jetstar’s plan to charge for overhead-bin luggage and why passenger response could determine whether similar policies spread. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Jetstar is facing some pushback after announcing its passengers will soon have to pay extra to put their carry-on bags in the overhead bin.
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