18 minutes agoTurkey fines passengers removing seat belts early after landing
Periskopi(a year ago)
(a year ago)Passengers on planes in Turkey that remove their seat belts and come to the corridor very early after a plane lands, now face fines under the new regulation issued by Turkey's aviation authority. The new law, which went into effect in early May, is an effort for [...]
The new law, which went into effect at the beginning of May, is an attempt to stop passengers trying to avoid ranks to get off the plane by removing their seat belts, taking their bags, and heading for the exit before the captain turns off the seat belt sign, transmits Telegrafi.
Turkey's General Directorate of Civil aviation Authority says it has received complaints for people who violate this rule, and confirmed in the boards that many passengers are not holding back.
The regulator itself does not specify the amount of fines, but Turkish broadcaster Halk TV reports it is 2,603 lira about $66, or 60 euros.
The law of aviation in many lands prohibits passengers from taking off their seat belts and rising as the sign of the seat belt binding has been lit even after landing and when the plane is moving safely toward the gate.
In practice, however, fines apply mainly to passengers who break down or smoke in the toilet. Under Turkey's new law, a fine could be imposed even if passengers are pushed towards the exit, as the sign of the seat belt has been shut down, even though passengers in front of them are still not ready.
Therefore, airlines have been instructed to make the following announcement: Don't get up or walk through the corridor until your turn comes to exit the plane”.
Airlines that fail to comply with these requirements can also face administrative fines. Turkish media have reported that Turkish Airlines has already sent relevant information to the flight assistants. /Periscopi/
