US EditionTurkey Will Fine Airline Passengers Who Unbuckle Before the Plane Stops
- Turkey's civil aviation authority introduced new fines earlier this month for passengers who unbuckle seat belts, access overhead bins, or occupy aisles before the plane stops fully.
- The new regulations were introduced in response to passenger concerns and inspections that identified a rise in safety breaches during taxiing, as reported by Turkey's civil aviation authority.
- Commercial airlines in Turkey are now required to instruct passengers to stay in their seats after landing and inform them that any non-compliance will be recorded and communicated to authorities to improve safety and maintain order.
- The aviation authority highlighted that passengers standing up prematurely endanger both people and luggage, while also ignoring the comfort and orderly disembarkation of fellow travelers; meanwhile, media reports suggest that fines may be as high as $70.
- Despite Turkey attracting millions of tourists each year, authorities have not yet confirmed active enforcement of the newly implemented fines.
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FACT OR FICTION: Will people who stand up as soon as the plane lands get fined?
A story you may have seen claims Turkey is now fining impatient airplane passengers who stand up before the plane stops.It's actually true.The new rules went into effect this month.Anyone who stands up before the seatbelt sign turns off will reportedly be fined around $70.The Turkish Civil Aviation Authority says it imposed the new penalty after seeing a huge jump in complaints about passengers grabbing overhead bags before the plane stopped.Com…
Turkey Cracks Down on 'Aisle Lice' with New Fines
Turkey has introduced fines targeting “aisle lice”—passengers who stand up or crowd the aisle before the aircraft has come to a complete stop. The Turkish Directorate General of Civil Aviation announced that violators will be fined up to 2,603 Turkish lira (approximately $67) for actions such as unfastening seatbelts prematurely, opening overhead bins too early, or advancing in the aisle before their row is called. This measure aims to enhance p…
I’ve Waited My Whole Life For This: Turkey Began Fining The Uncivilized People Who Stand And Rush The Aisle When The Plane Lands
Washington Post - It’s a topic of controversy when it comes to air travel: When your plane reaches its gate, when is the right time to stand up and begin the deplaning process?In Turkey, passengers wh...
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Airline passengers in Turkey who unbuckle too soon to face fines
Every airline passenger has heard the message towards the end of the flight that tells them to stay seated after landing until the seatbelt sign is turned off. Now, those who ignore it in Turkey will face fines.The Turkish Directorate General of Civil Aviation sent a notice to airlines, according to reports, telling crewmembers to report passengers who are too eager to get off planes. "Please do not unfasten your seatbelt, stand up, or open the …
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