Archive · 31 May 2025
Turkey to Fine Passengers for Standing Before Plane Stops
If you're flying to Turkey, you must stay seated until the plane has completely stopped.
The Turkish government has introduced a new rule to fine passengers who stand up or open overhead compartments before the plane is at the gate.
Airlines will announce this rule.
Cabin crew will monitor compliance.
Breaking the rules could result in a fine of around $70.
This aims to improve passenger safety and reduce post-landing chaos.
Turkey's DGCA is implementing fines for passengers who stand up before a plane stops.
Passengers may face fines up to 2,603 Turkish Lira (approximately $70).
The new regulation addresses safety concerns regarding premature standing and baggage retrieval.
Airlines will include warnings in announcements to inform passengers of the fines.
The DGCA is introducing this regulation to improve passenger safety and order.
- Who
- Airline passengers, airlines, Turkish DGCA
- What
- New regulation to fine passengers for standing up before plane stops
- When
- Early 2025
- Where
- Turkey
- Why
- To improve passenger safety and post-landing order
Critics
Supporters
Effectiveness and Fairness
Critics
Fining passengers is an overreach, and airlines should focus on better communication.
Supporters
Standing up early is dangerous and selfish behavior and needs to be addressed with consequences.
- Affected Location
- Turkey
- Actions leading to fine
- Unbuckling seatbelts, standing up, opening overhead compartments before plane stops
- Maximum Fine
- $70 (2,603 Turkish lira)
- Issuing Authority
- DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation)
- Implementation
- Early 2025
