Jetstar is funny

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They are making this 'sliding scale' payment system a fine art!
Logging onto the Jetstar website (Jetstar) is a joy, but it's amazing what this airline will slap a value on.
Charging the passenger for seat selection*. One of the payed options is for extra leg room, and the middle seats is then a position on the isle or at a window. There is also a charge of $4 to board the plane ahead of everyone else.
Pretty impressed with the 'carry on' baggage allowance**. 10kg is the minimum and they will charge you for each kg over that limit. A bag this size is easily enough for an extended trip away and I'm on and off the plane with minimum hassle (this would be the perfect bag to use).
Also impressed to see a video embedded in the info page that outlines the baggage rules.

For our Starter Fares you are permitted one main item of carry-on baggage and one other small item, with a total combined weight of up to 10kg.
http://www.jetstar.com/au/en/planning-and-booking/baggage/carry-on-baggage

Great web based tools for finding and booking a flight



The Jetstar website is great if you log on via a computer. Unlike Virgin, there is no dedicated mobile site...

Jetstar on Nexus S
Virgin on Nexus S

While Virgin (Virgin Australia) appears on my phone beautifully streamlined, Jetstars site requires a lot of scrolling around.


Rt @johnbirmingham as much as i hate flying Jetstar, Jetstar hates me and all of humanity even more.

I was enjoying a beach bbq with some folk when I was down in Tasmania, and the conversation touched upon air-travel. Everyone liked Virgin and hated Jetstar.
The main issue seemed to be that Jetstar doesn’t wait for late comers. I didn't realize. I almost always arrive for a flight with plenty of time to spare.
Is it better to keep a plane full of people waiting for a couple of tardy passengers?





Low-cost airline Easyjet says it will trial giving passengers boarding passes with allocated seat numbers.

**Virgin Australia allows....
All guests travelling on our domestic network are permitted to take up to 7kg of carry-on baggage onboard. Carry-on baggage may consist of:
  • Two pieces (e.g. small bag or briefcase) that do not exceed dimensions of 48cm x 34cm x 23cm (total linear dimensions 105cm) each; or
  • One small bag or briefcase (total linear dimensions 105cm), plus one non-rigid suit pack or garment bag that does not exceed dimensions of 114cm x 60cm x 11cm (total linear dimensions 185cm).
Note: The total of each combination must not exceed 7kg.
Note: The only item that can occupy a seat (apart from a guest) is a cello. Guests planning to travel with a cello should call the Guest Contact Centre to book an extra seat.
http://www.virginaustralia.com/au/en/plan/baggage/carry-on-baggage/

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