Airline passengers in Turkey will now receive a $70 fine for unbuckling their seatbelts and occupying an aisle before their plane has fully stopped.

The Turkish government established the new rule and applies to all major airlines operating in Turkey.

The Turkish Directorate General of Civil Aviation said, “Please respect the disembarkation priority of the passengers in front of or around you and wait for your turn.”

The rule, however, has no effect outside of Turkey, and Turkish Airlines and other major airline companies from Turkey do not have to abide by the law in other nations.

Here’s what CBS reported:

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.

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The updated rules, which aim to enhance safety and ensure a more orderly disembarkation, came into effect earlier this month. They were adopted 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, often leading to chaotic disembarkation.

Under the new regulations, commercial airlines operating flights in Turkey are required to issue a revised version of the standard in-flight announcement to remain seated, warning that violations will be documented and reported, according to a circular issued by the aviation authority.

Passengers are also reminded to wait for those in front of them to exit first instead of rushing forward.

Check out what The Mirror US reported:

A major Turkish airline is looking to crack down on “aisle lice” by fining perpetrators up to $70 for their impatience.

Turkish aviation authorities said flyers who stand up and crowd airplane aisles while waiting to deboard will begin to face penalties for disrespecting the space of their fellow travelers. This aerial sin is one of many violations authorities say can result in a passenger receiving a hefty fine.

Customers are now required to wait until the person in front of them leaves to begin exiting the aircraft. “Please respect the disembarkation priority of the passengers in front of or around you and wait for your turn,” the Turkish Directorate General of Civil Aviation said in a notice sent to airlines, instructing crew members to reprimand passengers who don’t comply.

Fines to unruly flyers can reach up to 2,603 Turkish lira, or nearly $67, according to the Washington Post. The new rule will attempt to discourage a longtime practice that is prevalent around the world and across every mode of travel. Turkish aviation authorities are looking to tighten passenger behavior in other areas as well.

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Flyers who fail to comply with seatbelt indications while the aircraft is taxiing or open the overhead bins before the plane has landed will be fined as well. Aviation officials have described the actions as “strictly forbidden.” The new rules were implemented after authorities noted a considerable increase in aisle crowding, according to the notice.

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