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Sharon Petersen

Coverage of Sharon Petersen in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 18 · 08:44 UTCMost recent: Aug 5 · 08:53 UTC
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  • BUSINESSAug 5 · 08:53 UTCAP NEWS
    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.

  • BUSINESSAug 5 · 08:24 UTCWTOP DC
    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.

  • BUSINESSAug 5 · 08:21 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROIT
    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.

  • BUSINESSJun 18 · 08:49 UTCWTOP DC
    Qantas plans a 22-hour London-Sydney nonstop flight, set for October next year

    Qantas Airways plans to launch the world’s longest direct flight between London and Sydney in October next year, using modified Airbus A350-1000 jets. The 17,015-kilometer route will take 19-22 hours, surpassing Singapore Airlines’ current longest direct flight. The flight will carry 238 passengers, with 140 in economy class, and include a Wellbeing Zone for passenger comfort.

  • BUSINESSJun 18 · 08:44 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Qantas plans a 22-hour London-Sydney nonstop flight, set for October next year

    Qantas Airways plans to launch a 22-hour nonstop flight between London and Sydney using modified Airbus A350-1000 jets starting October next year. The flight will cover 17,015 kilometers, surpassing Singapore Airlines' current longest direct route, and will carry 238 passengers, including 140 in economy class. Sharon Petersen of AirlineRatings noted concerns about 22-hour economy flights but acknowledged enhanced legroom and a Wellbeing Zone for passengers.

  • BUSINESSJun 18 · 08:44 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROIT
    Qantas plans a 22-hour London-Sydney nonstop flight, set for October next year

    Qantas Airways plans to launch the world's longest direct flight between London and Sydney in October next year, using a modified Airbus A350-1000 jet for a 17,015-kilometer journey lasting up to 22 hours. The flight will carry 238 passengers, with 140 in economy class, and tickets will cost more than connecting flights via Singapore.