Travellers bound for Turkey may face fines if they rise from their seats before the aircraft reaches the jetway upon arrival.
Passengers frequently unfasten their seatbelts and reach for the overhead compartments before the aircraft has fully stopped, aiming to get ahead of others waiting at immigration.
However, the Turkish Civil Aviation Authority has implemented a new regulation, which implies that travelers eager for an expedited departure might face a fine of £60.
Through penalizing passengers who try to rush off as soon as the plane starts moving, authorities hope this new legislation will reduce the need for cabin staff to repeatedly instruct individuals to remain seated.
The updated regulations mandate that all passengers must remain seated even once the seatbelt sign has turned off, continuing until they are due to exit the aircraft.
Times
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As per a Reddit thread addressing this issue, passengers often rise from their seats before the seatbelt sign chimes and linger in the aisles for various reasons such as wanting to extend their limbs and ensuring they’re first in line when the aircraft lands.
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However, some travelers find the act of rising from their seats before there is room to maneuver annoying because it obstructs the aisle and stops them from accessing their carry-on baggage.
Turkey’s Civil Aviation Authority stated: “As per the regulations, airlines must ensure passengers are reminded to wear their seat belts from the time of landing until reaching the parking position. Additionally, they should clearly inform passengers that any violation will result in reporting to the aviation authorities and may lead to fines.”
On The Beach, a travel firm, reported that Turkey has moved ahead of Spain to take the top spot as the preferred vacation location for British tourists.
The nation has similarly gained recognition for offering affordable cosmetic procedures and hair transplantations.
The national carrier, Turkish Airlines, serves more countries globally than any other airline, reaching a total of 322 destinations.
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