The civil aviation authorities of Türkiye have implemented a new regulation that impose fines on passengers who get up from their seats or handle upper compartments before the plane has completed its filming And he has stopped completely. This measure seeks to improve security and order during landing, responding to an increase in disruptive behaviors on recent flights.
According to the General Directorate of Civil Aviation of Türkiye, passengers who ignore the instructions of staying sitting with the belt fastened until the plane stops completely can face economic sanctions.
What actions will be fine?
Infractions include unbutch your seat belt, get out of the seat, open the upper compartments or move around the hallway before it is his turn to disembark. Although the exact price of fines has not been officially specified, it is estimated that approximately 2,600 Turkish lires could reach (around 60 euros).
The airlines operating in Türkiye They are obliged to inform passengers about these new regulations through advertisements on board. In addition, the cabin crew must warn and report passengers that do not comply with the standards, who could be fined without prior notice.
To avoid incidents
This initiative has been carried out to try to reduce the indisciplined behavior of some passengers during flights. In 2024, the US Federal Aviation Administration registered almost 900 incidents of this type In the first nine months of the year.
