


ANKARA, Turkey — Airline passengers in Turkey who unbuckle their seat belts, access overhead compartments or occupy the aisle before their plane has fully stopped now face fines under new regulations issued by the country’s civil aviation authority.
The updated rules were adopted this month following passenger complaints and flight inspections indicated a growing number of safety violations during taxiing after landing, according to the Turkish Directorate of Civil Aviation.
It is not unusual in Turkey for passengers to stand up or move inside the cabin soon after the plane has landed. The circular does not say how much passengers who disregard the regulations could be fined, but Turkish media reports have said fines of up to $70 will be imposed. — Associated Press