Passengers boarding Turkish Airlines could face fines if they hastily rise from their seats upon landing.
Breaking News: The new rule has been officially enforced! Turkish Airlines crew members are now required to remind passengers not to leave their seats until the seat belt sign is turned off. This measure aims to maintain discipline and enhance passenger awareness during flights.
The original announcement was made on May 2 and went into effect immediately. The exact fine amount for disregarding this rule hasn't been disclosed yet. Commencing movements, strolling the aisle, or fiddling with overhead bins while the plane is still taxiing will be labeled as "improper behavior." Offenders may face administrative fines as a consequence.
In anticipation of this change, Turkish Airlines has already notified their cabin crew. The message underscored the importance of these new regulations to ensure a smoother and safer flight experience for all passengers.
Moving on to some adjacent aviation-related news, Russian lawmakers from the LDPR party introduced a bill in July 2024 to toughen penalties for airline hooliganism. The legislation, reported by RIA Novosti, proposes escalating fines for various infractions such as smoking onboard, disobeying the pilot's commands, disruptive behavior, and intoxication on flights.
The bill's supporters argue that the current fines are far from deterring problematic passengers, as they are considered too low. The revised fines would see an increase, with smoking offenses ranging from 3,000-5,000 rubles, disobeying lawful orders from 8,000-12,000 rubles, petty hooliganism setting you back 5,000-10,000 rubles, and being intoxicated on a flight carrying a fine of 5,000-10,000 rubles.
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1) The bill, similar to the recent rule enforced by Turkish Airlines, aims to increase fines within the industry, this time related to airline hooliganism in Russia.2) If the new regulation is passed, those engaging in disruptive behavior, smoking, or being intoxicated on Russian flights may face significantly higher fines, affecting both the finance and transportation sectors.
