New regulations in Turkey mandate that passengers remain seated and do not unbuckle their seatbelts before the aircraft has fully stopped.
Turkish authorities aim to address the increase in safety violations and chaotic disembarkation by implementing fines for non-compliance.
Reports indicate potential fines of up to $70 for passengers who disregard these new rules.
The Turkish Directorate of Civil Aviation issued the regulations in response to numerous complaints and findings from flight inspections.
The aviation authority noted, “This behavior compromises the safety of passengers and baggage, disregards the satisfaction and exit priority of other travelers.”
The Turkish Directorate of Civil Aviation shared: “Despite announcements informing passengers of the rules, many are standing up before the aircraft reaches its parking positions and before the seat belt sign is turned off. This behavior compromises the safety of passengers and baggage, disregards the satisfaction and exit priority of other travelers.”
