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Seat Reclining Tops List of In-Flight Irritations in UK Survey

Turkey fines passengers £53 for standing before the seatbelt sign is turned off.

Overview

  • Tiger.co.uk, which published results Monday, found seat reclining was the top gripe at 14% among 1,000 British holidaymakers.
  • Standing up before the seatbelt sign is turned off ranked second at 12% and was flagged as a safety risk from sudden jolts on landing or taxiing.
  • Turkey's civil aviation authority last year set a £53 fine for passengers who stand while the aircraft is still moving.
  • The survey also cited not being ready at security or passport checks at 11%, using devices without headphones at 9%, and standing in the row before doors open at 9%.
  • Coverage offered practical tips such as staying seated until the sign goes off, muting devices or buying headphones, and keeping documents handy in queues.