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National Post
26-05-2025
- National Post
Flying into Turkey? Wait your turn to stand up on the plane or face a fine
When an aircraft lands at its destination, there are two kinds of people waiting to disembark: those waiting for their aisle's turn before standing to retrieve luggage and those immediately standing to retrieve their bags from overhead when the seatbelt light turns off. Article content Article content Effective May 2, those who do the latter when landing in Turkey could be fined. Article content The country's ministry of transport introduced the new regulation in response to 'a serious increase' in the number of travellers doing so even before the plane had finished taxiing to the gate and with the seatbelt warning still in place, despite the established norm and the warning from the flight crew. Article content Article content Article content 'Do not stand up or proceed in the aisle before it is your turn to exit. Passengers who do not comply with the rules will be reported … and an administrative fine will be imposed in accordance with the applicable legal regulations.' Article content The fine will come from the government, not the airline, whose role is only to file a 'passenger ignorance report' to Yüsek's office. Article content Article content Turkish Airlines, the behemoth flagship carrier that flies to a world-leading 131 countries, has already adopted the boilerplate sample on its flights, according to travel blogger site One Mile at a Time and Visa Digital Nomad. Article content Article content At long-running travel site View From the Wing, blogger Gary Leff took on the sometimes polarizing topic and wrote earlier this year that not only is it acceptable, but more people should do it. Article content He said it speeds up deplaning for everyone, and it's courteous to the person hemmed in the middle seat. Article content
Times of Oman
12-05-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
SalamAir resumes flights to Pakistan following regional improvements
Muscat: SalamAir has announced the resumption of its flights to and from Pakistan starting May 11, 2025, following improvements in the regional situation. The updated flight schedule includes routes to major cities such as Islamabad, Sialkot, Karachi, and Multan. The airline encourages passengers to stay updated through its official website and social media channels. SalamAir reaffirmed its commitment to passenger safety and is offering 24/7 customer support for any inquiries.
Daily Mail
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Flight attendant reveals the clothes passengers should NEVER wear at the risk of being kicked off the plane
A flight attendant has revealed the clothes passengers should never wear at the risk of being kicked off the plane. Barbara Bacilieri, also known as Barbie Bac, regularly shares her airline experience and knowledge with her 2.65 million YouTube subscribers. The 29-year-old, from Argentina, recently revealed the common airport practice that could be putting you in danger – charging your phone. But now she has shared the items of clothing to avoid on a plane journey, claiming there is a hidden dress code that travelers are often oblivious to. 'Airlines won't always tell you this, but there's a hidden dress code,' she explained. 'And breaking it could get you denied boarding, delayed at security, or worse — put in danger during an emergency. Heels can pop the evacuation slide. 'Flight attendants are trained to remove passengers' shoes, especially high heels or thick boots, during an emergency evacuation. 'Why? Because they can puncture the inflatable slide, causing it to lose air or collapse, turning a fast escape into a nightmare. 'And guess what? Even metal accessories, jewelry, or big belt buckles can do the same.' She also advises against mini dresses, skirts and hot pants. Barbie said: 'Sure, they might look cute on Instagram, but during an evacuation, they're a recipe for burned thighs and scraped skin. 'Sliding down that inflatable ramp with your skin exposed – ouch. It's not glamorous. It's painful and dangerous.' She also revealed that many airlines prohibit offensive clothing – though it's not made clear what might fall into this category. She said: 'That's the trap. Two women were removed from a flight recently for wearing crop tops. 'They had simply taken off their sweaters because they were hot. The flight attendant advised wearing comfortable sneakers, stretchy pants or leggings, a light jacket – and nothing you'd be embarrassed to run in 'When they asked to see the official policy, they were kicked off the plane. No refund. 'These vague rules can be used against you at any moment — even if your outfit is perfectly legal. 'Wearing a pilot or flight attendant costume might sound fun. But in an emergency, it could cause serious confusion. 'Crew members need to be clearly identifiable, and someone dressed like them could delay critical actions. 'Even religious attire like a nun's habit or a priest's collar might raise eyebrows if it's just a costume. 'So yes, you can wear it, but should you? Maybe not.' Even during the security process, there are a number of clothing and accessory items that Barbara said to avoid at the risk of making everyone else late for their flight. These include metal belts, high boots, bulky jewelry, loose coins, and heavy coats. She said: 'Not only will they slow you down — you might forget to grab it back and become an easy target for airport thieves. 'Yes, they exist. Even inside the secure area.' So what does the expert recommend? Comfortable sneakers, stretchy pants or leggings, a light jacket – and nothing you'd be embarrassed to run in. Barbie added: 'And remember, you represent yourself.
