捷星航空宣布从2月起调整经济舱乘客的随身行李政策，将允许携带的随身行李从两件减少至一件[1]。同时，该航空公司推出了优先使用顶部行李舱的付费服务，单程费用根据航线不同而异，从25美元至52美元不等[1]。现有预订至2027年2月2日前出发的航班将保持两件行李的额度不变[1]。
此项调整涉及随身行李的其他规则变化。单件随身行李的重量限制从7公斤提升至10公斤[1]。捷星首席执行官Stephanie Tully表示，"我们可以更好地利用顶部行李舱空间，简化登机流程，帮助更多航班准时出发"[1]。这一举措旨在加快登机速度并增加辅助收入来源，效仿欧洲廉价航空公司如瑞安航空的商业模式[1]。数据显示，瑞安航空的辅助费收入约占其年度€15.54亿收入的接近三分之一[1]。
根据最新数据，捷星2025年国内网络税前利润达4.62亿美元，利润率为16%[1]。然而，该航空公司的准点率仍有改进空间——2026年6月的准点率为75%，低于竞争对手维珍航空的80.8%和澳洲航空的87.8%[1]。
Jetstar Airways will reduce the number of carry-on items permitted for economy-class passengers from two to one, effective February 2027 [1]. The airline is simultaneously introducing a paid priority service for overhead bin access, with one-way fees ranging from $25 to $52 depending on the route [1].
The policy change aims to streamline boarding procedures and boost ancillary revenue. While the maximum weight for a single carry-on bag will increase from 7 kilograms to 10 kilograms, passengers with existing bookings departing before February 2, 2027 will retain their two-bag allowance [1]. Jetstar CEO Stephanie Tully stated: "We can make better use of overhead locker space, simplify the boarding process and help more flights depart on time" [1].
The move mirrors strategies employed by European low-cost carriers such as Ryanair, whose ancillary fee revenue comprises nearly one-third of its annual €15.54 billion income [1]. Jetstar reported pre-tax domestic network profit of $462 million in 2025, representing a 16 percent profit margin [1]. However, the airline's on-time performance of 75 percent in June 2026 lags behind competitors Virgin Australia at 80.8 percent and Qantas at 87.8 percent [1].