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Türkiye takes action: Penalties for passengers according to new rules!
Turkey introduces new safety rules for air travelers to prevent accidents. There are penalties for violations.
Türkiye takes action: Penalties for passengers according to new rules!
In Turkey there are new rules for passengers who want to fasten their seatbelts and fly safety-consciously. The Turkish Aviation Authority has now introduced measures that apply to both tourists and locals. This regulation comes in response to increasing safety concerns as passengers who ignore the seat belt sign or unbuckle themselves too early risk injury during sudden braking or while retrieving luggage. Schwäbische reports that ....
The recently implemented regulation, known as Regulation UOD – 2025/01, requires passengers to remain in their seats until the aircraft is fully parked and the seat belt sign has gone out. Those who fail to comply face fines of up to $70. The measure is intended to prevent chaotic scenes from occurring when disembarking and to increase passengers' safety awareness. HNA states that ....
Increase security awareness
A survey of more than 19,000 users shows that 78 percent of respondents believe the new rules are justified, while 16 percent find them excessive. Only 6 percent were undecided. The beginnings of this regulation go back to an increased need for security in the aviation industry. The aim of the new regulations is to curb risky behavior that was often considered a trivial offense. Airlines such as Turkish Airlines have already begun to adapt their in-flight announcements to the new regulations.
But it's not just about buckling up! Getting up early or opening the luggage compartments during the taxi phase are also common rule violations that can endanger the safety of flight operations. Flight crew are now obliged to inform passengers about the new rules and report violations if necessary. You can find out more about this on BDF.
A trend towards tightening
At a time when global terrorism threats are impacting the sense of security in air travel, this measure reflects a general trend towards tightening aviation safety regulations. Airports and authorities around the world are increasingly paying attention to increasing the level of security. It remains to be seen how tourist destinations will react to these tightening measures and whether similar regulations will also be introduced in other countries.
The new regulations could not only change the behavior of passengers on planes, but also influence the entire travel experience. This makes it clear: Anyone who is flying to Turkey soon should show a good hand in adhering to safety regulations!