Brits face instant £53 fine for travel mistake on way to one European country

A travel insurance expert has shared the top ten most annoying habits of tourists – but one could now land you with an on-the-spot fine.

With spring on the horizon, chances are you’re already fantasising about your next getaway. But as families gear up for half-term escapes and plan their 2026 adventures, a travel insurance specialist has unveiled the ten most irritating tourist behaviours.

These typical annoyances are probably things you’ve been caught doing yourself, but one particular habit could now see you slapped with an immediate fine. Research from Tiger.co.uk reveals that the most despised in-flight behaviour is passengers who recline their seats.

However, it’s the second most loathed action that might leave you £50 out of pocket.

When your plane touches down, the urge to get off quickly is understandable – but being overly eager could land you in trouble.

Not only is jumping up straight after landing the second most irritating habit, but it could be expensive.

If you’re jetting off to Turkey, it’ll cost you instantly, reports the Express.

This is due to new regulations brought in by Turkey’s aviation authority.

Following a surge in passenger complaints, Turkey’s aviation authority has brought in fresh rules.

These new rules allow travellers to be hit with a £53 on-the-spot fine if they stand up before the aircraft has fully stopped.

The BBC reports that Turkey’s aviation authority has instructed commercial airlines flying into the country to make an in-flight announcement about the regulation, and to report anyone who flouts it.

All travellers must be informed to keep their seatbelts fastened and remain seated until the aircraft has completely stopped and the seatbelt sign has been switched off.

The ten most annoying habits

1. Seat reclining – 14%
2. Standing before the seatbelt sign has been turned off – 12%
3. Not being prepared for security or passport checks – 11%
4. Using devices without headphones – 9%
5. Standing in your row before the plane doors are open – 9%
6. Queuing to board before the flight is called – 8%
7. Fiddling with cabin baggage above your head – 7%
8. Clapping as the plane touches down – 6%
9. Asking to swap seats – 6%
10. Talking during the safety demonstration – 6%