Air passengers who unbuckle seatbelts before plane stops face fines in Turkey
The updated rules issued by the country's civil aviation authority are aimed at enhancing safety and ensuring a more orderly disembarkation, and came into effect earlier this month.
They were adopted following passenger complaints and flight inspections indicated a growing number of safety violations during taxiing after landing, according to the Turkish Directorate of Civil Aviation.
It is not unusual in Turkey for passengers to stand up or move inside the cabin soon after the plane has landed, often leading to chaotic disembarkation.
Under the new regulations, commercial airlines operating flights in Turkey are required to issue a revised version of the standard in-flight announcement to remain seated, warning that violations will be documented and reported, according to a circular issued by the aviation authority.
Passengers are also reminded to wait for those in front of them to exit first instead of rushing forward.
The circular does not say how much passengers who disregard the regulations could be fined, but Turkish media reports have said fines of roughly £50 will be imposed.
'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,' the aviation authority noted.
'This behaviour compromises the safety of passengers and baggage, disregards the satisfaction and exit priority of other travellers,' it said.
There have been no immediate reports confirming that the newly introduced fines are being enforced.
Turkey is a popular travel destination, drawing millions of tourists every year.
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