Travelers Faced Penalties on a Pegasus Aircraft Journey from Sofia to Türkiye for Prematurely Rising from Their Seats Mid-Flight
In a bid to enhance aviation safety and passenger compliance, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in Turkey has announced new regulations aimed at curbing unruly behavior onboard flights. The measures, which include clearer safety announcements, fines, and potential blacklisting, were introduced following an increase in incidents involving passengers attempting to smoke or move about the cabin before it is safe.
The new regulations require airlines to update in-flight announcements to make safety instructions clearer and more prominent, in both Turkish and English. Flight crews are instructed to first verbally warn passengers who break rules, and if non-compliance persists, they must involve local police authorities who can issue fines.
The updated enforcement policy has already resulted in fines being issued to several passengers on domestic Turkish Airlines routes. For example, police fined several passengers on a Pegasus Airlines flight who stood up too early after landing, despite multiple warnings by the cabin crew. Turkish Airlines flight attendants report that this new enforcement policy has already led to fines being issued on domestic flights.
The DGCA has requested that airlines make their safety announcements more prominent and clear, addressing concerns such as passengers attempting to smoke or move about the cabin before it is safe. The new regulations are part of a broader effort to ensure aviation safety and passenger compliance with rules.
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The new enforcement policy by Turkish Airlines may lead to a decrease in incidents involving passengers attempting to smoke or move about the cabin before it is safe. The policy is a significant step towards ensuring the safety and comfort of all passengers onboard Turkish Airlines flights.
[1] Source: RIA Novosti
[2] Source: BBC News
[3] Source: Anadolu Agency
[4] Source: Hurriyet Daily News
[5] Source: Reuters
[6] Source: Turkish Heritage News
[7] Source: Al Jazeera
[8] Source: The Guardian
[9] Source: The Art Newspaper
[10] Source: Daily Sabah
- The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in Turkey has announced new regulations for Turkish Airlines, aiming to curb unruly behavior onboard flights and ensure aviation safety.
- Flight crews are instructed to implement new enforcement measures, such as verbal warnings and potential involvement of local police authorities for non-compliant passengers.
- These new regulations address concerns like passengers attempting to smoke or move about the cabin before it is safe, making safety announcements more prominent and clear.
- The updated policy has already led to fines being issued for non-compliance, such as standing up too early after landing on domestic Turkish Airlines flights.
- These measures are part of a broader effort to improve passenger compliance and maintain a certain lifestyle onboard Turkish Airlines flights, contributing to a more secure and enjoyable travel experience.
