Jetstar, the budget arm of Australia's national carrier Qantas, will require passengers who want to store carry-on bags in overhead lockers to pay extra from February next year, as the airline overhauls its cabin baggage policy.

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.