Jetstar will charge passengers for storing larger carry-on bags in overhead lockers from February, while keeping one under-seat personal item free. The Australian low-cost airline said the new policy aims to speed up boarding and improve on-time departures by reducing competition for overhead bin space.

The low-cost carrier says weighing passengers’ bags is slowing down the boarding process, contributing to delays.

The airline will also begin charging a fee for guaranteed access to overhead bins, but is increasing its in-cabin weight allowance.

Jetstar Australia will start charging passengers for the use of overhead luggage bins from February next year.