Idiot passengers who stand up on flights before seatbelt sign is turned off now face £53 fine

The Sun

6 days ago

PASSENGERS face new fines for unbuckling their seatbelts and standing up from their seats on planes, before air stewards have said they can do so.
Turkey is now planning to fine anyone £53 who it catches doing this - with immediate effect.
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So-called unbucklers ignore flight attendants and will take off their seatbelts, stand and try to get their luggage as soon as the plane has landed.
But the new rule, enforced by Turkey's aviation authority, aims to curb this with airlines instructed to report on non-compliance and fines to be issued on the spot.
The regulation is effective immediately and is now active and enforced across all Turkish airports, regardless of carrier or flight class.
The passenger habit is actually against the rules of the sky - it is treated as an official breach of aviation safety.
The extreme measure follows increasing concern over in-flight safety and post-landing order.
The authorities are hoping that the fine will act as a deterrent for impatient passengers and force them to remain seated until the aircraft has parked safely.
They have also emphasised that rushing to the plane aisle - even when the seatbelt light is off - can cause injuries, get in the way of the air crew and slow down getting off the plane.
As the peak tourism season picks up and airports see more travellers, the authorities have stressed that cabin behaviour is now a top priority.
For Brits head off to Turkish resorts or friends on stag and hen do's, there can be no rushing to get up and grab you bag full of summer clothes, unless you want to pay the fine - and ultimately, still wait to get off the plane.
Brits are among the largest groups of tourists heading to Turkey each year.
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In 2023, more than 3.7 million UK travellers entered Turkey for holidays, beach breaks, and cultural escapes, according to Travel and Tour World.
Airlines are now legally required to make announcements reminding passengers to remain seated not only during landing but also until the plane has reached its final stop.
In addition, they must also tell passengers of the fines they could get for breaking any rules.
Cabin crew will also have the additional task of report passengers who then break these rules.
Hence the enforcement isn't optional and passengers won't just get a warning, it is mandatory and they will be fined if caught.
If you want to keep your money in your pocket, simply just stay seated until you are told you can stand.
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