Turkey holidaymakers could be fined £50 over flight rule
People jetting off to Turkey for their holidays could be hit with a £50 fine before they even get off the plane, due to a new law. The penalty is linked to legislation that fines passengers for undoing their seatbelts before they should.
The law came into effect at the beginning of May, following complaints made to the Turkish Directorate General of Civil Aviation. It's expected to be enforced through on-site inspections, as confirmed by the authority, with the aim to prevent people from unbuckling and trying to get their luggage before the captain has switched off the seatbelt sign.
This practice is already prohibited in many countries, but a surge in complaints reportedly led to the new law. Airlines will now have to remind passengers to keep their seat belts fastened during and after landing until the aircraft reaches its parking position.
They must also explicitly warn that any violation will be reported to the aviation authority and a fine will be imposed, reports Belfast Live. While the exact amount of the fine hasn't been officially confirmed, Turkish broadcaster Halk TV suggests it's likely to be around 2,603 liras - almost £50.
Reports also indicate that similar fines could be issued to those caught rushing towards the exits when disembarking the plane. Turkey continues to be a popular holiday spot for Brits, with over 4.4 million UK visitors in 2024, as per the most recent statistics.
This marked a 16.6 per cent rise from 2023. International tourists typically spent around 10.7 days there, and the average spend per visitor was £784.84.
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