New fine on air travel: getting up faster is punished!

New fine on air travel: getting up faster is punished!

Türkei - On May 14, 2025, Turkey introduced a new regulation that affects passengers who disregard the security measures during a flight. According to the General Directorate for Civil Aviation (SHGM), a strict ban now applies to rising from its place during the bright stroke sign or opening luggage compartments. The Ordinance Uod-2025/01 came into force on May 2 and the consequence that the cabin staff is authorized to report passengers who violate this regulation to the aviation authority. This could be punished with a fine that has not yet been defined. The measure is intended to increase security when landing and getting out. Turkish Airlines has already pointed out the new regulations in its standardized announcements and appeals to the passengers to observe the stroke sign and not to be raised before the "parking" is possible to avoid possible accidents.

The safety of the passengers is at the top in aviation, as a spokesman for the SHGM emphasizes. These new regulations are intended to minimize the risk of accidents when getting out, especially in the first moments after landing.

background to passenger rights

Another important aspect in aviation are passenger rights that ensure the protection of passengers in the event of non -transportation, cancellations or delays. The legal foundations for these rights form the Regulation (EC) No. 261/2004 of the European Parliament, which has been one of the most detailed regulations in the international flight law since it was taken on February 17, 2005. This regulation applies not only to line flights, but also to charter flights and cheap flights. In addition, passengers receive negligent minimum rights that they can use for any inconvenience.

Particularly relevant compensation amounts to € 250 for flights up to 1500 km, € 400 for flights within the EU over 1500 km and for routes from 1500 to 3500 km and € 600 for flights over € 3500 km outside the EU. In the event of delays, passengers are entitled to benefits such as meals and hotel accommodation, which are to be granted depending on the duration of delay. However, bankruptcy and strikes can be seen as extraordinary circumstances that influence the obligation to compensate.

summary of passenger rights

• Rights apply to line flights, charter flights and cheap flights
• compensation:
  • 250 € (up to 1500 km)
  • 400 € (within EU over 1500 km and 1500-3500 km)
  • 600 € (over 3500 km outside EU)
• claims in the event of delay: benefits such as meals and accommodation
• limitation period for claims: 3 years

These new regulations and the existing passenger rights illustrate how important security and consumer protection is in aviation. Both passengers and airlines are asked to adhere to the applicable provisions in order to ensure safe and smooth travel. More information about passenger rights can be found on passenger rights.