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The Sun
27-05-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Idiot passengers who stand up on flights before seatbelt sign is turned off now face £53 fine
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. 3 3 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. Travelers have only days before May 23 'flight switch' rule ends – you face long delays if you don't act immediately 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. Nine UK airports have also scrapped strict hand luggage rules. Plus, a flight attendant shares three crucial rules to protect yourself in severe turbulence. 3
The Independent
26-05-2025
- The Independent
Passengers rushing off flights on landing to be fined £50 in Turkey
Holidaymakers too eager to get off the plane in Turkey will now face fines for standing up when the aircraft is still moving. Travellers caught rising into the aisle before their row is ready to disembark may have to pay $70 (£52) to authorities in Turkey. Turkey's civil aviation authority hopes to stop impatient passengers dashing for the doors before the aircraft is stationary. It proposed that airlines announce to passengers that they must remain seated, even after the seatbelt sign has gone off until it is their turn to leave the aircraft. Passengers regularly immediately unbuckle on landing and queue down the aisle in a bid to be the first to baggage claim. 'According to the regulation, airlines are obliged to remind passengers to fasten their seat belts 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,' reported the German DPA news agency. That means staying seated after the plane lands and taxis to the terminal. Turkish Airlines, the country's flagship carrier, flies routes to 131 countries, with other regional airlines, including Emirates and Qatar Airways, reportedly considering implementing the stay-seated rule. Rushing to get off the plane isn't the only bad habit airlines see from flyers. Airlines are now making moves to crack down on 'gate lice' – those who hover by the desk with their hand luggage in a bid to board first. American Airlines is one airline trialling new technology to enforce boarding groups and cut queue jumping at the gate. In trials at Albuquerque, Tucson and Washington airports, passengers scanning their boarding passes before their group number was called were met with an alarm sound. The computer will also display an alert message for gate agents, who can then instruct pushy passengers to stand aside. American Airlines said the move was intended to 'improve the boarding experience' and 'ensure customers receive the benefits of priority boarding'.
Daily Mail
23-05-2025
- Daily Mail
Plane passengers who unbuckle seat belts and stand up before it is time to disembark face £50 fines
Impatient passengers who race to get off the plane could be looking at fines of £50 for their speedy exit. Turkish authorities have introduced the new measure to try and control travellers who scramble to leave once a plane lands. The new ban will tackle people who take off a seat belt early and standing up before the plane has taxied to the terminal. The proposal would see passengers remain seated even after the seat belt sign has been switched off as the Turkish civil aviation authority hopes people will only stand when it is their row's turn to disembark. 'According to the regulation, airlines are obliged to remind passengers to fasten their seat belts 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 German DPA news agency said. Turkish Airlines is the country's leading airline provider, flying to more than 130 countries. It rivals Qatar Airways and Emirates, with other regional airlines potentially taking up the new rule also, it was reported in The Telegraph. Travellers spoke about the reasons why they stand up early, with one explaining that after a long haul flight 'by the time the plane touches down I can't wait to stand up and stretch my legs a little'. Another Redditor said: 'I stand, because I have been seated for hours. I do not cut people, and I have no delusion of getting anywhere faster.' One user replied: 'Exactly, there ain't no problem standing up. Problem starts when people rush up to exit when it ain't their turns and they are not told to hurry for transit.' The ban is not the only unusual change proposed by airlines recently. According to Instagram account @entrepreneurshipquote, which has 2.8 million followers, bike-style padded seats – which allow passengers to lean at an angle without completely sitting down – could be introduced as early as 2026. These seats, which are being introduced by manufacturer Aviointeriors, will increase passenger capacity by 20 per cent. However, Avionteriors declined to comment when approached by MailOnline on Wednesday, and no airlines have yet to officially confirm they have plans to introduce the money-saving venture. The upright seating is called Skyrider 2.0 and was initially unveiled at the Aircraft Interiors Expo 2018 in Hamburg. The horse saddle-style seating is an improved version of a concept it tried – and failed – to launch in 2010. Skyrider 2.0 has more padding than the previous version and firmer mountings, with poles connecting each row to the ceiling and floor, instead of the frame just being fitted to a rail. It said in a statement in 2018: 'The Skyrider 2.0 is an innovative seat. It allows an ultra-high density in the aircraft cabin. 'Skyrider 2.0 opens the travelling experience to a wider passenger market, creating also a useful space for the introduction of mixed classes boarded on the same aircraft. 'Its main feature is the original bottom that ensures an increased upright passenger positon allowing installation of the seat at a reduced pitch, while maintaining an adequate comfort. 'The design of this seat enables [carriers] to increase the passenger number by 20 per cent allowing increasing profits for airline companies.' At the time, the company added that Skyrider 2.0 weighs 50 per cent less than standard economy seats and has a reduced number of components for 'minimum maintenance costs'. Its claim is that this seating represents 'the new frontier of low-cost tickets and passenger experience'. Ryanair chief Michael O'Leary has been vocal about his desire to use the 'standing berths'. In 2012, he said he wanted his Boeing's 737 and 800 fitted with 10 rows of them and 15 rows of traditional seats. At the time, Michael suggested the standing tickets may potentially cost as little as £1 to £5.
South China Morning Post
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- South China Morning Post
Air passengers who unbuckle seat belts too early for a quick exit from plane face fines
Air passengers in Turkey who unbuckle their seat belts and step out into the aisle too early after a plane lands face fines under a new regulation issued by the country's aviation authority. The law, which came into effect at the beginning of May, is an effort to clamp down on passengers trying to beat the queue to get off an aeroplane by unbuckling, grabbing their bags and making for the exit before the captain turns off the seat belt sign. The directorate general of Turkey's civil aviation authority says it has received complaints of people breaking this rule and confirmed in on-board 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 – around US$67. Rise from your plane seat too early in a bid to exit the flight quickly and you are liable for a US$67 fine under Turkish law. Photo: Shutterstock Aviation law in many countries forbids passengers from unbuckling and getting up while the fasten seat belt sign is on – even after landing and when the plane is safely taxiing to the gate. But in practice offenders are rarely fined.
