The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) of Saudi Arabia reported issuing 542 fines totalling SAR 18.89 million in 2024 for violations of the Civil Aviation Law and its executive regulations.
Airlines faced significant penalties, with 111 violations related to non-compliance with GACA’s instructions, including issues with the Advance Passenger Information System (APIS) and time-slot adherence, resulting in fines of SAR 3.65 million.
Additionally, 305 violations were recorded for airlines not complying with the Passenger Rights Protection Regulation, leading to fines totalling SAR 14.42 million.
Licensed companies were also penalised, with 17 violations, for failing to adhere to GACA’s instructions and civil aviation regulations, resulting in fines of SAR 175,000.
Individual infractions included 15 cases involving the unauthorised use of drones, leading to fines totalling SAR 75,000.
GACA emphasised that these enforcement actions are part of its commitment to transparency and its regulatory role in enhancing passenger experience and the quality of air transport services in the Kingdom.
