Overview

• Under the new directive, all airlines in Turkey must announce that passengers remain seated until the aircraft reaches its parking position.
• Passengers who unfasten seatbelts, stand, open overhead bins or crowd the aisle while the plane is taxiing face fines of about $70 (£52).
• Cabin crew are required to report non-compliant travelers to the Turkish Directorate General of Civil Aviation for administrative penalties.
• Authorities say the measure will reduce safety risks and ensure an orderly deplaning process for millions passing through Turkish airports each year.
• Regional carriers including Emirates and Qatar Airways are reportedly considering similar policies to manage passenger behaviour and improve disembarkation flow.