Turkey to Fine Airline Passengers Who Stand Before the Seatbelt Sign Is Turned Off

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Summary

  • Turkey will now fine airline passengers who unbuckle or stand before the plane fully stops
  • Fines up to $70 USD are possible, and airlines must update their in-flight warnings
  • The new regulations aim to improve safety, spurred by passenger complaints

As a gamer, I’d put it like this: “I’ve just learned that from now on, I might face a fine if I leave my seat before the plane has completely stopped during a flight, according to AP.

Starting this month, I’ve noticed some changes in the flight rules – we have to stay seated until the plane reaches the gate or completely stops moving. If anyone decides to get up, hang out in the aisles, or rummage through the overhead compartments before then, they might end up facing a fine, though the exact amount isn’t clearly stated yet. Turkish media hint that violators could be looking at fines as high as $70 USD.

Alongside any penalties, commercial airlines operating in Turkey are required to revise their in-flight messages. From now on, passengers should be explicitly informed to remain seated with seatbelts fastened until the plane reaches its final destination, and that those not complying will be recorded and reported. Furthermore, the announcement will suggest that passengers let those seated at the front rows exit first.

Turkish Airlines, the national airline of our country, has revised its inflight announcements. The message now states: “Any passengers not adhering to the rules will be documented using a Disruptive Passenger Report and may face an administrative fine in accordance with relevant aviation laws.” This information was reported by Euronews.

The Turkish civil aviation agency disclosed that the decision was prompted by passenger feedback and safety issues.

AP adds that there have been no immediate reports of fines or enforcement actions.

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2025-05-30 09:56