‘Just an easy cash grab’: why Jetstar is charging customers for carry-on luggage

The Guardian World · Published 2h ago

Add-on fees such as the new overhead locker baggage charge can make it harder to compare air fares, experts say Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Cut-price fares may now be merely a facade for seemingly endless add-on fees after Jetstar’s new carry-on luggage charge meant

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