Jetstar
Coverage of Jetstar in the Nexus archive.
- Jetstar, Qatar Air Near Miss at Sydney Triggers Safety Probe
An air safety investigation is underway after a Jetstar plane and a Qatar Airways jet were involved in an almost collision on the tarmac at Sydney airport. This incident marks the second near miss recorded within two weeks.
- Jetstar will charge passengers to use overhead compartments for luggage
Jetstar, an Australian budget airline, will charge passengers $18–$37 to store luggage in overhead compartments starting February 2027, while under-seat carry-ons remain free. The policy aims to streamline boarding and reduce delays, but has drawn mixed reactions, with some passengers criticizing the fees and others supporting the move to reduce overcrowding in overhead bins.
- Australian airline Jetstar will charge passengers to use overhead lockers for their bags
Australian airline Jetstar will begin charging passengers to store carry-on bags in overhead compartments starting in February 2027.
- Australian airline Jetstar will charge passengers to use the overhead lockers for their bags
Jetstar, an Australian budget airline, will begin charging passengers to store carry-on bags in overhead lockers starting February 2027. The fee, starting at 25 Australian dollars, aims to reduce boarding stress and streamline flight departures by encouraging use of under-seat storage for free. This move follows similar practices by U.S. and European low-cost carriers.
- Australian airline Jetstar will charge passengers to use the overhead lockers for their bags
Australian airline Jetstar will begin charging passengers to use overhead lockers for carry-on bags starting in February 2027. The policy allows free storage of small items under seats but imposes fees for overhead compartments, starting at 25 Australian dollars one way, to reduce boarding gate stress and streamline operations.
- Australian airline Jetstar will charge passengers to use the overhead lockers for their bags
Australian budget airline Jetstar will begin charging passengers to stow carry-on bags in overhead lockers starting February 2027, with fees starting at 25 Australian dollars. The policy aims to reduce boarding stress and align with practices of other low-cost carriers, though it may face criticism due to higher base fares compared to European rivals.
- Australian man arrested in Thailand after 17-year-old’s body found in suitcase
An Australian man was arrested in Thailand after the body of a 17-year-old girl was found in a suitcase. He was stopped while preparing to board a Jetstar flight to Perth.
- ‘Looksmaxxer’ Androgenic kicked off plane over alarming behavior following extreme facial surgery: ‘Your face is very ill’
Androgenic was removed from a Jetstar flight due to alarming behavior following extreme facial surgery. He called Jetstar employees 'little dogs' and accused them of 'imprisoning' him.