GACA issues SAR 2.8M fines in Q2 2025

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The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) said over SAR 2.8 million fines were imposed in Q2 2025 against 87 corporate and individual violations of the Civil Aviation Law and its executive regulations as well as the authority’s directives.

As many as 63 violations were recorded against air carriers for failing to comply with the Passenger Rights Protection Regulation, with fines totaling more than SAR 1.9 million, GACA said in its Q2 2025 report.

Additionally, 13 violations were imposed against carriers for failing to verify passengers’ required documentation and for breaching the approved timeframes.

The report also showed that another SAR 70,000 in fines were imposed, and eight violations were issued against companies and air carriers for noncompliance with GACA’s regulations and instructions, amounting to SAR 775,000 in penalties.

Furthermore, three violations were recorded against passengers for non-compliance with the Civil Aviation Law and for misconduct onboard aircraft, facing SAR 10,000 in fines.

GACA clarified that these measures are part of its ongoing efforts to achieve transparency, reinforce its regulatory and supervisory role in the aviation sector, enhance the travel experience, and improve the quality of air transport services in the Kingdom.