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Is Jetstar's new bag policy really just following the rest of the world?

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Jetstar is introducing charges for overhead locker access, a practice it says aligns with budget carriers across the globe. According to ABC News, the Australian airline is following a broader trend of 'unbundling'—breaking out fees for baggage, seat selection, and other services from the ticket price. As these individual charges multiply, the fundamental question for travelers persists: do budget airlines still deliver genuine savings?

Source: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-06/jetstar-baggage-sh...

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