Another Reason Not to Fly with the Turks, Especially for Israeli Passengers

A new regulation in Turkey aims to crack down on a behavior all too familiar to Israeli air travelers: jumping up and rushing to the airplane door immediately after landing even before the plane has come to a full stop. Passengers caught doing so now face a fine of $70, as reported by Walla.

The Turkish Civil Aviation Authority recently announced a significant tightening of disembarkation rules and passengers who fail to comply may pay a steep price. Starting this week, anyone who stands up before the aircraft has come to a complete stop may be fined $70 (around 270 shekels), even if the seatbelt sign has already been turned off.

The new rule targets a common phenomenon on flights (unfortunately well-known among Israeli passengers): those who hastily stand up and rush to the doors as soon as the plane lands, long before it reaches the gate.

According to Turkish authorities, airlines are now required to make explicit announcements instructing passengers to remain seated and buckled until it is their turn to disembark. Violations will be reported to authorities and penalized accordingly.