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Turkish aviation authorities have announced they will fine passengers who stand up too early after a plane lands and crowd aircraft aisles while waiting to deplane. The penalties for that and other offenses could reach nearly $70. Other fineable infractions include unfastening seatbelts while the plane is still taxiing, or opening overhead bins before the plane has been parked — all of which Turkish Airlines has described as “strictly forbidden.” Hosts Marco Werman and Carolyn Beeler have more.