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Hypebeast
a day ago
- Hypebeast
Turkey to Fine Airline Passengers Who Stand Before the Seatbelt Sign Is Turned Off
Summary Turkeywill now fine airline passengers who get up from their seats before the aircraft stops, as perAP. The new regulations took effect earlier this month, and state that passengers must wait until the aircraft reaches the gate or comes to a full stop. Those who unbuckle, stand in aisles or open the overhead compartments prior will be slapped with a fine. While the exact amount was not specified by the civil aviation directorate, Turkish media suggest that rule-breakers could face penalties of up to $70 USD. In addition to the fines, commercial flights operating in Turkey must update their in-flight announcements. Passengers must now be explicitly warned to stay seated with seatbelts fastened until the aircraft reaches its final stopping point, and that violators will be documented and reported. The announcement will also encourage passengers to allow those seated in the rows up front to exit first. The country's national carrier, Turkish Airlines, has already updated its in-flight announcement. 'Passengers who do not comply with the rules will be reported to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation through a Disruptive Passenger Report, and an administrative fine will be imposed in accordance with the applicable legal regulations,' the airline announcement says, as perEuronews. Turkey's civil aviation authority revealed that the move was spurred by passenger complaints and safety concerns. APadds that there have been no immediate reports of fines or enforcement actions.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Türkiye to fine passengers who stand up before the seatbelt sign is switched off on planes
There are plenty of frustrating behaviours from air passengers that fellow flyers frequently debate. When is it ok to recline your seat? Who should get the use of the middle armrests? Should passengers disembark row by row? On one controversial habit, Türkiye's aviation authority has now made its opinion clear. The national body has introduced penalties for passengers who stand up before the fasten seatbelt sign is switched off upon landing. This is a custom that not only disrupts other passengers, it says, but also poses a safety risk. The Turkish Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) says it has brought in the new regulation to improve safety and reduce disruptions during the disembarkation process of planes. When passengers rush to stand up while the plane is still moving, they frequently jostle other flyers or risk causing injuries by attempting to open the overhead compartments. The ruling also intends to reduce the need for cabin crew to repeatedly issue safety instructions that are frequently ignored. Under the new rule, passengers must remain seated with their seatbelts fastened until the aircraft reaches its designated parking spot and the fasten seatbelt sign is deactivated. They must also wait for their row to be called to disembark the aircraft. The regulation, based on Article 143 of the Turkish Civil Aviation Law No. 2920, affects all carriers operating flights into Türkiye. 'According to the regulation, airlines are obliged to remind passengers to fasten their seatbelts during and after landing until they reach the parking position and to explicitly point out that any infringement will be reported to the aviation authority, and a fine will be imposed,' the CAA states. Passengers violating the rules risk a $70 (€62) fine. Turkish Airlines has already updated its landing announcement, which now explicitly warns passengers about potential penalties for non-compliance with the ruling. Related Europe's top 10 most polluting airlines revealed in new report calling for carbon market review European budget airlines' hand luggage fees 'violate EU laws', say consumer organisations It states, 'passengers who do not comply with the rules will be reported to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation through a Disruptive Passenger Report, and an administrative fine will be imposed in accordance with the applicable legal regulations.' Reactions to the new ruling have been mixed. While some have praised the move, comments on social media suggest there is also scepticism as to the effectiveness of the measure to rein in the frustrating flyer habit. It is yet to be seen if other airlines will introduce similar warnings to Turkish Airlines for flights arriving in Türkiye.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Tata Motors seeks to regain 50% mkt share in electric PV segment, charge up portfolio
Tata Motors , the leader in the domestic electric passenger vehicle segment, is seeking to regain its market share of 50 per cent in the mid-to-long term through expansion and renewal of its product portfolio, according to a top company official. With the domestic electric passenger vehicle market fragmenting into four distinct segments on the basis of price points, the company will be entering the above ₹20 lakh category with its upcoming and , Tata Motors Passenger Vehicle and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Managing Director Shailesh Chandra told PTI here in an interview. The company is working to make the total cost of ownership (TCO) of its EVs in the fleet segment comparable to that of CNG vehicles to regain volumes, he added. "We have the aspiration of sustaining our market share beyond 50 per cent in the mid to long would aspire to be at a 50 per cent market share by having a very wide product portfolio and products which are aligned to the expectation of the customers," Chandra said, adding that by mid-term, he meant 18-24 months and beyond. He was responding to a query on how Tata Motors is looking to maintain its leadership position in the electric PV segment in the wake of intensifying competition. Acknowledging that in the short term, the company will face challenges, he said the decline in the company's market was "pretty much on the cards" as many players have come with multiple products with around 20 models in the market, including luxury cars. The passenger EV market is now segmented into four parts -- ₹8-12 lakh; ₹12 to 20 lakh; above ₹20 lakh and the fleet segment, he noted. Chandra said the company's market share is about 40-41 per cent at present, down from about 55 per cent last fiscal, mainly on account of a drop in fleet sales and intense competition in the ₹12 to 20 lakh segment. "A big part of the loss in volume has come because of the loss of volume in the fleet segment. In the personal segment, we have been kind of sustaining our volumes, but we are losing market share because the competition is coming in," he noted. Elaborating on how the company is preparing to regain its overall market share, he said, "In the ₹8-12 lakh segment where we have and with 75 per cent segment share, we are very comfortable. The idea would be to expand this part of the EV market. We are going to do that by strengthening the value proposition of the existing product and that work is on". In the ₹12-20 lakh segment, he said it is the "most crowded segment" where "all the players have positioned one product or the other". "Here, our market share has come down to 33-35 per cent. This is where we are trying to bring more compelling options with two products that we have here, and to fiercely compete in this segment". Going forward, Chandra said, "There is another segment beyond ₹20 lakh, which is emerging fast, and we are seeing the appetite of people also here to buy electric cars. This is the segment we are not present in right now. This is where we'll come with and then So, that will open a new segment for us, and that should strengthen our volume growth further". On the fleet segment, he said, "Last year, we faced stress because of the discontinuation of the FAME incentive and that brought down the volumes in the fleet segment". So far, the total cost of ownership of an electric car has beaten the diesel option, but the bigger market of the fleet is CNG, Chandra added. "Therefore, the effort is on to ensure how we can bring the (EV) TCO down to the TCO of a CNG and therefore the value proposition in the fleet segment has to be taken forward in that direction and we are actively working on it". With all these actions in the short term, Chandra said, "We will be able to start regaining market share, and also expand our volumes". There will be a continuous expansion and renewal of the portfolio in line with how the market is shaping up, he said, adding "that would mean fresh products, very compelling products going forward". Tata Motors sold about 65,000 EVs in FY25, a drop of 10 per cent compared to FY24.
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Business Standard
7 days ago
- Automotive
- Business Standard
Tata Motors seeks to regain 50% market share in electric PV segment
Tata Motors, the leader in the domestic electric passenger vehicle segment, is seeking to regain its market share of 50 per cent in the mid-to-long term through expansion and renewal of its product portfolio, according to a top company official. With the domestic electric passenger vehicle market fragmenting into four distinct segments on the basis of price points, the company will be entering the above Rs 20 lakh category with its upcoming and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicle and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Managing Director Shailesh Chandra told PTI here in an interview. The company is working to make the total cost of ownership (TCO) of its EVs in the fleet segment comparable to that of CNG vehicles to regain volumes, he added. "We have the aspiration of sustaining our market share beyond 50 per cent in the mid to long would aspire to be at a 50 per cent market share by having a very wide product portfolio and products which are aligned to the expectation of the customers," Chandra said, adding that by mid-term, he meant 18-24 months and beyond. He was responding to a query on how Tata Motors is looking to maintain its leadership position in the electric PV segment in the wake of intensifying competition. Acknowledging that in the short term, the company will face challenges, he said the decline in the company's market was "pretty much on the cards" as many players have come with multiple products with around 20 models in the market, including luxury cars. The passenger EV market is now segmented into four parts -- Rs 8-12 lakh; Rs 12 to 20 lakh; above Rs 20 lakh and the fleet segment, he noted. Chandra said the company's market share is about 40-41 per cent at present, down from about 55 per cent last fiscal, mainly on account of a drop in fleet sales and intense competition in the Rs 12 to 20 lakh segment. "A big part of the loss in volume has come because of the loss of volume in the fleet segment. In the personal segment, we have been kind of sustaining our volumes, but we are losing market share because the competition is coming in," he noted. Elaborating on how the company is preparing to regain its overall market share, he said, "In the Rs 8-12 lakh segment where we have and with 75 per cent segment share, we are very comfortable. The idea would be to expand this part of the EV market. We are going to do that by strengthening the value proposition of the existing product and that work is on". In the Rs 12-20 lakh segment, he said it is the "most crowded segment" where "all the players have positioned one product or the other". "Here, our market share has come down to 33-35 per cent. This is where we are trying to bring more compelling options with two products that we have here, and to fiercely compete in this segment". Going forward, Chandra said, "There is another segment beyond Rs 20 lakh, which is emerging fast, and we are seeing the appetite of people also here to buy electric cars. This is the segment we are not present in right now. This is where we'll come with and then So, that will open a new segment for us, and that should strengthen our volume growth further". On the fleet segment, he said, "Last year, we faced stress because of the discontinuation of the FAME incentive and that brought down the volumes in the fleet segment". So far, the total cost of ownership of an electric car has beaten the diesel option, but the bigger market of the fleet is CNG, Chandra added. "Therefore, the effort is on to ensure how we can bring the (EV) TCO down to the TCO of a CNG and therefore the value proposition in the fleet segment has to be taken forward in that direction and we are actively working on it". With all these actions in the short term, Chandra said, "We will be able to start regaining market share, and also expand our volumes". There will be a continuous expansion and renewal of the portfolio in line with how the market is shaping up, he said, adding "that would mean fresh products, very compelling products going forward". Tata Motors sold about 65,000 EVs in FY25, a drop of 10 per cent compared to FY24.
Daily Mail
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
PATRICK MARMION reviews The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry at Minerva Theatre, Chichester: A tearjerking musical trek...go armed with Kleenex
Easy mistake to make. You pop out to post a letter in south Devon and wind up walking all the way to Berwick-upon-Tweed by the Scottish border. That of course is the set-up of Rachel Joyce's highly emotional 2012 best-seller which has now become a musical about Harold Fry and his unlikely pilgrimage to make up with an old friend dying in a hospice 500 miles away. Starring big huggable Mark Addy as the teetotal brewing rep who's devastatingly bereft, it takes time to, shall we say, 'find its feet' and spends a heart-warming first half massaging its plausibility. But it does so with buckets of good cheer, sending Harold off with a big gospel number in a petrol station, before attracting an evangelical mob after his journey goes viral on Instagram. He even gets a shaggy dog puppet to go with his seeming shaggy dog story. But the second half fairly knocked me out with a series of emotional roadside bombs. Nor will knowing they're coming protect you from their impact. Go armed with Kleenex. With a rich seam of folk running through music and lyrics by Passenger (aka indie singer-songwriter Michael David Rosenberg), our hearts are stirred with barn dancing when Harold meets his wife (Jenna Russell) as a young man, but they're also broken as we learn the truth about their son (Jack Wolfe). And it avoids mawkishness with robust wit, including a Slovakian doctor cursing her ex-husband: 'I'd no idea he was a father, when we left from Bratislava'. Katy Rudd's production is prone to youth theatre excesses and outré flower-power choreography. But wearing its heart on its sleeve and keeping faith with Harold's bizarre mission is very much the point. Russell as Harold's wife gets to censure him but also croon about her own bottled agonies with touching remorse. And where Addy's Harold looks like a leathery old rugby ball that's been kicked around a little too much, he too grows in stature as a character – step by step, song by song. Shucked, by contrast, is a musical with little more than smutty jokes at its core, where it really needs a proper, pumping cardiovascular system. A camp hit on Broadway, the remorselessly silly story about failure of the corn crop in Hicksville USA is non-stop gags. 'A grave mistake is burying grandma on a slope' is one of the best. 'A paper plane that doesn't fly is just stationery' is another. But writer Robert Horn is more interested in Carry On film sniggers. The stand-out moment in Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally's music and lyrics is Somebody Will, gloriously sung by Ben Joyce as jilted farmer Beau. It's a rare moment fusing humour and pathos with originality and verve. And as his inevitably named errant girlfriend Maizy, Sophie McShera is a pleasing cross between Ariana Grande and Dolly Parton, who falls for a devious 'corn doctor' podiatrist (Matthew Seadon-Young) who, in turn, owes money to the mob. American director Jack O'Brien's production runs like a lusty threshing machine in a tilting barn, fringed by drooping maize stalks. And Sarah O'Gleby's choreography, from the corn-tapping opener to the We Love Jesus hoedown, is inventive and energetic. The trouble is it's empty spectacle cheapened by a slew of facetious gags. The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry runs until June 14.
