Turkey: fines for unfastening seat belts and standing up immediately after landing

According to the new regulations, which came into force on 2 May, any passenger who unfastens their seatbelt before the aircraft has come to a complete stop will be treated as a person violating safety regulations. This also applies to those who stand up from their seats while the aircraft is still in motion, regardless of whether it is taxiing to the gate or stopping on the apron.

According to the regulations, the aircraft crew is required to report all cases of non-compliance with safety instructions and rules. The Turkish Civil Aviation Authority will then review these reports and may impose fines on those responsible. The financial penalty may be severe, although the exact amount will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

The new regulations are intended to improve safety on board and remind passengers that discipline does not end when the plane's wheels touch the ground. Ultimately, it is the crew who decides when passengers can leave their seats — and now they have additional tools to enforce this right.