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The Star
3 days ago
- The Star
In Turkiye, air passengers who unbuckle too early face fines
Air passengers in Turkiye who unbuckle their seatbelts and step out into the aisle too early after a plane lands now face fines under new regulation issued by the country's aviation authority. The new law, which came into effect at the beginning of May, is an effort to clamp down on passengers trying to beat the queues to get off the plane by unbuckling, grabbing their bags and making for the exit before the captain turns off the seat belt sign. The directorate general of Turkiye's civil aviation authority says they have received complaints of people breaking this rule and confirmed in onboard inspections that many passengers are not complying. The regulation itself does not specify the amount of the fine, but Turkish broadcaster Halk TV reports that it is 2,603 lira (RM286). Aviation law in many countries forbids passengers from unbuckling and getting up while the fasten seatbelt sign is on – even after landing and when plane is safely taxiing to the gate. But in practice fines are mostly applied for passengers who disturb the peace or smoke in the toilet. Under Turkiye's new law, a fine may also be imposed if passengers push towards the exit after the seatbelt sign is turned off, even though passengers in the rows ahead of them are not yet ready. Airlines are therefore instructed to make the following announcement: 'Do not stand up or walk down the aisle until it is your turn to leave the aircraft.' Airlines that fail to implement these requirements may also face administrative penalties. Turkish Airlines has already sent relevant information to its flight attendants, Turkish media have reported. – dpa
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Crowding aisles is ‘strictly forbidden' on this airline, fines could be imposed
Passengers could face fines for standing up too early on an aircraft. That is the new law that was implemented by Turkish aviation authorities on May 2. If the plane has not reached its 'parking position,' then passengers must keep their seatbelts fastened, stay seated and keep the overhead compartments closed until the seatbelt sign has been switched off, the Turkish Directorate General of Civil Aviation said in a notice sent to airlines. It is 'strictly forbidden' to do otherwise. 'Please respect the disembarkation priority of the passengers in front of or around you and wait for your turn,' the notice states. It also warns that passengers who do not comply will be reported and could face a fine. The penalty could be about 2,603 Turkish lira, which is around $67, according to Turkish broadcaster Halk TV. Under the Federal Aviation Administration, passengers who stand up while the plane is moving toward a gate can be reported to the pilot, according to the Washington Post. 'It is a safety issue,' Jennifer 'Jaki' Johnson, a flight attendant for a major carrier and CEO and founder of Jetsetter Chic, told The Washington Post in 2019. Beyond safety, some may say it's also an etiquette issue. 'I think people need to learn proper etiquette,' noted Anthony Turk, a world traveler on NBC's program, 'The Roggin Report.' He added, 'The front of the plane gets off first and it should go seat by seat. Nobody should be pushing in front of anybody.' Mass. man and woman face kidnapping charge after teen reports being locked in closet With cannabis industry struggling, Western Mass. sellers and growers seek relief from high court 'Problem landlord' Springfield Gardens named in federal lawsuit by Fannie Mae College graduates should brace for tougher job hunt with this major Shakira, Jason Aldean's Fenway shows canceled due to 'unforeseen circumstances' Read the original article on MassLive.
Roya News
5 days ago
- Roya News
Turkey to fine passengers for standing up too soon on planes
Airline etiquette is about to become a legal matter in Turkey, where aviation officials are cracking down on impatient flyers who stand up before it's safe or jump ahead in the deplaning process. The Turkish Directorate General of Civil Aviation has approved new rules aimed at curbing unruly behavior during aircraft disembarkation. Under a directive issued by Director General Kemal Yüksek, passengers who ignore in-flight crew instructions and disrupt orderly exits can now face financial penalties. Cabin crews on flights landing in Turkey have been instructed to warn passengers that those who 'do not respect the disembarkation priority of the passengers in front of or around you' may be reported to authorities. These individuals could face an administrative fine in line with Turkish law, Yüksek said. The policy targets behaviors such as unbuckling seat belts while the aircraft is still taxiing, retrieving bags from overhead bins before stopping, and crowding the aisle before it's one's turn to exit. Yüksek emphasized that these actions have been increasingly reported and pose 'passenger and baggage safety and security' risks while also ignoring 'the satisfaction and exit priority' of others. While the directive does not specify a fine amount, Turkish broadcaster Halk TV reported that offenders may be charged approximately 2,603 Turkish lira — about USD 67. Disruptive behavior during deplaning is not just annoying — it can also delay flights. According to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations in the US, if someone stands while the plane is still taxiing, flight attendants must inform the pilot, potentially delaying docking at the gate. Travel etiquette experts generally advise passengers to wait until the rows ahead have cleared before stepping into the aisle, unless someone has a tight connection.
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Hindustan Times
This country is fining airplane passengers who stand up too quickly after landing
Impatient flyers who crowd the aisle before the aircraft gates even open could soon face hefty fines in Turkey. According to a circular approved by the Turkish Directorate General of Civil Aviation, passengers who stand up too early after landing could be asked to pay a fine to Turkish authorities. The circular did not state how much the fine would be, but Turkish broadcaster Halk TV reported that it could be about 2,603 Turkish lira, or approximately $70. Turkey is hoping this move will discourage passengers who rush to stand up and open overhead compartments while the plane is still taxiing the runway after landing. Passengers must remain seated after the plane has landed and until it is their turn to disembark. They must remain in the seats even when the seatbelt sign is off. Flyers who rush to get off the plane the minute it touches down could face fines in Turkey. The cabin crews of planes landing in Turkey have been instructed to issue warnings to passengers who do not 'respect the disembarkation priority of the passengers in front of or around you'. Such passengers can be reported to authorities and 'an administrative fine will be imposed in accordance with the applicable legal regulations.' Flyers can be fined for unfastening seat belts, standing up or opening the overhead compartments while the plane is still taxiing. Standing up or moving to the aisle before it is their row's turn to exit could also land them in trouble, the notice says. The proposed changes hope to deter impatient flyers who can actually delay the entire process of deplaning with their eagerness to get off the aircraft.
The Hindu
23-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Turkiye arrests 65 soldiers, police for ties to late Erdogan foe
Turkiye arrested 65 soldiers and police officers early on Friday (May 23, 2025) over alleged ties to the late preacher Fethullah Gulen, who was accused of masterminding the failed 2016 coup. State news agency Anadolu said 56 active-duty soldiers from the Turkish armed forces had been arrested, with another seven still being sought. Halk TV meanwhile said nine police officers were arrested, "most of them in Istanbul". "In an operation against the terrorist organisation FETO in 36 provinces centred in Istanbul, 56 of the 63 active-duty soldiers for whom detention orders were issued were captured," Anadolu said. The FETO — or the "Fethullah Terror Organisation" — is the name Turkey gives to Gulen's Hizmet movement, which once had widespread influence behind the scenes. Gulen, who died in October, was once a close ally of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan before the two became bitter enemies. He fled to the United States in 1999 and never returned. Even after his death, Turkiye has vowed to pursue his followers across the globe. Quoting a prosecutors' statement, Halk said the arrest operation began in Istanbul at 6.00 a.m. (0300 GMT) and concerned members of the air force, the gendarmerie, and the land and naval forces.
