Turkey to fine airline passengers who stand up before plane stops

Those who unbuckle before the "fasten seatbelt" sign is turned off face a fine, aviation authority says.

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The Turkish civil aviation authority said it imposed the order after receiving complaints from passengers. The rules came into effect earlier this month.

Turkish media reports say fines will be about about US$70 (£50), although no amount is mentioned in the authority's guidance.

The authority warned that there was a "serious increase" in such incidents, with many complaints about passengers grabbing overhead baggage before the plane has been parked.

Turkey is a destination for tens of millions of tourists every year.