In a bid to improve flight safety and conduct, Turkey has implemented regulations targeting passengers who disobey standard etiquette during landings.
**Turkey Enforces New Fines for Unruly Airplane Behavior**
**Turkey Enforces New Fines for Unruly Airplane Behavior**
Passengers in Turkey may now face financial penalties for standing before their planes have come to a complete stop.
As of this month, Turkey has introduced new measures to combat premature standing by passengers on aircraft. Under these rules, individuals who unbuckle their seatbelts, leave their seats before the plane has taxied to a complete stop, or access overhead compartments too early may face fines imposed by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. This decision comes after years of sporadic disregard for established protocols that can compromise safety during landings.
The Turkish government outlined that reports of non-compliance will be automatically submitted through a disruptive passenger reporting system, though specific fine amounts have yet to be disclosed. Safety experts warn that standing before a flight has stopped can lead to injuries from sudden maneuvers or falling luggage, and obstacles in aisles can hinder emergency evacuations.
This crackdown follows a growing trend of disruptive behavior from airline travelers. A report from the International Air Transport Association revealed that violations of crew instructions were the most common form of unruliness in 2023. Data from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the U.S. reflects a similar issue, with fines of up to $37,000 for non-compliance and an uptick in reported incidents during the pandemic.
As passenger behavior continues to be monitored, both U.S. and Turkish authorities are taking firm stances against unruly actions to ensure safer skies for all passengers and crew.
Jenny Gross is a reporter for The Times covering breaking news and other topics.
The Turkish government outlined that reports of non-compliance will be automatically submitted through a disruptive passenger reporting system, though specific fine amounts have yet to be disclosed. Safety experts warn that standing before a flight has stopped can lead to injuries from sudden maneuvers or falling luggage, and obstacles in aisles can hinder emergency evacuations.
This crackdown follows a growing trend of disruptive behavior from airline travelers. A report from the International Air Transport Association revealed that violations of crew instructions were the most common form of unruliness in 2023. Data from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the U.S. reflects a similar issue, with fines of up to $37,000 for non-compliance and an uptick in reported incidents during the pandemic.
As passenger behavior continues to be monitored, both U.S. and Turkish authorities are taking firm stances against unruly actions to ensure safer skies for all passengers and crew.
Jenny Gross is a reporter for The Times covering breaking news and other topics.
