27 May 2025

The psychology behind standing up when the plane lands

From Nights, 8:30 pm on 27 May 2025

It's possible all of humankind can be divided into one of two groups: those who remain seated, and those who immediately stand up in the aisle of the plane, despite not being able to deplane for some time.

The nation of Turkey is over it: they have announced they will be fining people who stand in the aisle before those ahead of them have disembarked - even if the seat belt sign is off!

Clinical psychologist Dougal Southerland sits down to talk to Emile to explain why people do this.

Passengers on a plane

Passengers on board an aircraft Photo: Unsplash