Overview

• The Turkish Directorate General of Civil Aviation’s rules, effective earlier this month, impose a 2,603-lira (about $67) fine on travelers who unbuckle, stand or open overhead bins while the plane is still taxiing or before their row deplanes.
• All carriers operating in Turkey, including Turkish Airlines, must issue revised announcements reminding passengers to remain seated with seat belts fastened until the aircraft has parked.
• Officials cited a rise in safety hazards—such as trips, falls and shifting luggage—and disruptive aisle crowding as key reasons for the new enforcement.
• Emirates and Qatar Airways are reportedly reviewing similar penalties, reflecting an industry trend toward stricter passenger conduct rules.
• In the United States, the Federal Aviation Administration can propose fines up to $37,000 for unruly behavior, and American Airlines is testing gate-control technology to manage boarding and deplaning more efficiently.