New seat belt requirement in Turkey: fines for impatient passengers!

New seat belt requirement in Turkey: fines for impatient passengers!

In recent months, impatient passengers have increasingly violated seatbelt regulations after a plane landed in Turkey. To ensure safety on board, the Turkish aviation authority SHGM has now introduced new rules. These regulations state that passengers must remain seated until the aircraft has come to a complete stop, and many airlines, including Turkish Airlines, have already integrated these regulations into their on-board routine. The change aims to address safety concerns that have been heightened by incidents involving falling luggage and erratically shaking machinery, such as TheWest reported.

Failure to comply with the new seat belt requirement can have significant consequences. Passengers who do not follow the rules will be classified as “irregular passengers” and will face a fine. The amount of the fine is not published, but is estimated to be high. This is another step to increase passenger safety, which is particularly important during landing.

Reactions to the new rules

Passengers' opinions on the new rules are divided. While some find the regulations excessive and complain about them, others see them as a necessary means to increase aircraft safety. Cabin crew have been adequately trained to clearly communicate and enforce violations, which also represents a serious approach to safety.

In addition, creating awareness of the risks associated with standing up before the aircraft's final stop is key. Ultimately, the regulation is intended to help ensure that passengers can continue to travel safely without endangering the safety of their fellow passengers. Further details on the strict security precautions can be found at Check24 flight.