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The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) announced today, Oct. 8, the imposition of fines against entities and individuals for their violation of various provisions of the Civil Aviation Law and its executive regulations as well as instructions issued by the authority.
The total fines amounted to SAR 8.7 million, GACA said in a statement.
It added that 177 fines amounting to SAR 8.4 million were imposed on airlines for failing to comply with passenger rights protection regulations.
Four fines adding up to SAR 150,000 were issued against airlines for non-compliance with the Civil Aviation Law and authority instructions, while three fines totaling SAR 60,000 were imposed on licensed companies for not adhering to license terms.
Violations and Fines in Q3 2024
Violations
Reasons
Fines
177 by airlines
Non-compliance with passenger rights protection regulations
SAR 8.46 mln
4 by airlines
Non-compliance with GACA regulations
SAR 150,000
3 by licensed companies
Non-compliance with GACA regulations and Civil Aviation Law
SAR 60,000
4 by individuals
Use of drones without obtaining a license from GACA
SAR 25,000
9 by passengers
Non-compliance with air safety instructions
SAR 3,100
logo ofThe General Authority of Civil Aviation -GACA
The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) announced today, Oct. 8, the imposition of fines against entities and individuals for their violation of various provisions of the Civil Aviation Law and its executive regulations as well as instructions issued by the authority.
The total fines amounted to SAR 8.7 million, GACA said in a statement.
It added that 177 fines amounting to SAR 8.4 million were imposed on airlines for failing to comply with passenger rights protection regulations.
Four fines adding up to SAR 150,000 were issued against airlines for non-compliance with the Civil Aviation Law and authority instructions, while three fines totaling SAR 60,000 were imposed on licensed companies for not adhering to license terms.
Violations and Fines in Q3 2024
Violations
Reasons
Fines
177 by airlines
Non-compliance with passenger rights protection regulations
SAR 8.46 mln
4 by airlines
Non-compliance with GACA regulations
SAR 150,000
3 by licensed companies
Non-compliance with GACA regulations and Civil Aviation Law
SAR 60,000
4 by individuals
Use of drones without obtaining a license from GACA
SAR 25,000
9 by passengers
Non-compliance with air safety instructions
SAR 3,100
