New law means brits flying to turkey could face £50 charge

MILLIONS OF BRITS COULD BE AFFECTED EVERY YEAR HOWARD LLOYD Regional content editor 05:46, 31 May 2025 Brits heading to Turkey for their summer holidays could face a fine thanks to a new

law. The Mediterranean country is hugely popular with UK tourists, with more than 4million heading there in 2024 alone. But a new rule regarding air travel means you could be fined for your

behaviour on the plane. The Turkish civil aviation authority has confirmed that people standing up on the plane before the seatbelt signs are switched off will face a fine. It follows

complaints from passengers. Turkish Airlines, the national carrier, confirmed that it was no implementing the law on its planes. According to Euronews, the airline said: "Passengers who

do not comply with the rules will be reported to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation through a Disruptive Passenger Report, and an administrative fine will be imposed in accordance

with the applicable legal regulations," the airline says upon landing, according to the TV network." Article continues below People must stay seated, not undo their seatbelts, and

refrain from standing up access luggage storied in overhead containers until the sign has been switched off. It is likely to be enforced by on-site inspections, the body confirmed. Turkish

media said fines are around US$70 (£50), although no amount is mentioned in the authority's guidance. Brits flock to Turkey every year for the beaches, warn weather, and cosmetic

procedures.