Jetstar reviewing Cabin Bag policy

[Saab34]

This is a odd one.

I assume they want to get rid of those people who are walking around weighing bags. Another cost they can rip out.

Jetstar has signalled it could ditch weight-based cabin bag allowances, with a review into its baggage policy currently underway.

Speaking to news.com.au, Jetstar’s head of network and fleet, Ted Knight, said that the current policy – which allows passengers up to 7kg of cabin bags for free – could be updated to add more weight, or switch to a size-based allowance as seen on many US carriers.

https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-advice/flights/jetstar-reviews-carryon-baggage-policy-hated-weight-rule-could-soon-change/news-story/9d79b4e6f536f7d4b0edfcd20294c903

 

[Mwenenzi]

An allowance 10kg would be an improvement. But then pax would try to take 15kg, as some do now
Compare to QF policy https://www.qantas.com/en-au/baggage/carry-on (the old text was easier to read [laptop]))

The maximum permitted weight is 14kg total, with no item greater than 10kg.
1 overhead bag
For example, 1 small wheelie bag.

• Bag size: 56cm height x 36cm width x 23cm depth
• Weight: 10kg maximum

1 underseat bag
For example, 1 small duffle-style bag, 1 backpack or 1 large handbag.

• Bag size: 34cm height x 48cm width x 23cm depth
• Weight: 10kg maximum

Alternative option: non-rigid garment bag.

• Non-rigid garment bags can be placed under the seat in front or in the overhead lockers. They're considered a second bag.
• Garment bag size: 114cm height x 60cm width x 11cm depth

1 personal item
You can bring one small personal item on board to be placed under the seat in front. For example, 1 cross body bag, 1 small handbag or 1 laptop in a slim bag.<a href="https://www.qantas.com/en-au/baggage/carry-on#d-laptop">[1]</a>

 

[henrus]

I assume they want to get rid of those people who are walking around weighing bags. Another cost they can rip out.

I see it being potentially worse, many low cost carriers in Europe have those bag sizer things at the gate and if it doesn't fit then you pay. Those weighing bags at the gate would just switch to making sure bags fit in a size instead.

There are a lot of wheeled carry on bags that I've seen brought aboard that are larger then allowed but people get away with it as its under 7kg.

 

[aikman]

I assume they want to get rid of those people who are walking around weighing bags. Another cost they can rip out.

They catch people with overweight bags and make them pay so I'm assuming their jobs add to profits.