Taking a flight anywhere nowadays can be a headache, and now one country is taking action to change one safety issue.
Orlando International
When you have a flight booked, you might be stressed about the long lines at security, whether your flight will be delayed, or worse, you miss your connecting flight. Let’s not forget the big change we’ve seen in the US regarding the Real ID required for TSA. But “aisle lice” are about to be put to a stop in one country.
What are “aisle lice“? The term “Aisle Lice” describes those travelers who are, shall we say, too eager to get off the plane. The moment the aircraft lands, they spring into action – grabbing their bags, pushing into the aisle, and inching forward long before it’s their turn to deplane. But that’s coming to an end in Turkey.
Flying American
According to abc.com, “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 change is to “enhance safety and ensure a more orderly disembarkation“. The policy change happened in early May after passenger complaints and “flight inspections indicated a growing number of safety violations during taxiing after landing”, according to the Turkish Directorate of Civil Aviation.
Southwest
Issued by the Aviation authority in Turkey, commercial airlines that are operating in Turkey are now required to issue a revised version of the standard in-flight announcement to remain seated while the plane is taxing. They also should issue a warning that violations will be documented and reported. It does not say how much the fine would be, but Turkish media reports up to $70.
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“This behavior compromises the safety of passengers and baggage, disregards the satisfaction and exit priority of other travelers,” says the aviation authority. So could this be adopted in other countries such as the United States?
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Great idea. I wish other countries would follow suit. I’m tired of getting bumped and pushed by people trying to push their way to the front.