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The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) issued its report for the second quarter of 2025, which showed that a total of 87 violations were monitored, resulting in financial penalties exceeding SAR 2.8 million imposed on entities and individuals for violating the Civil Aviation Law, its executive regulations, and 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. Additionally, 13 violations were recorded against carriers for failing to verify passengers’ required documentation and for not adhering to approved time slots, according to the report.
The report also showed that fines totaling SAR 70,000 were imposed, and eight violations were issued against companies and air carriers for non-compliance 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, with total fines amounting to SAR 10,000.
The authority 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.
Logo of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA)
The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) issued its report for the second quarter of 2025, which showed that a total of 87 violations were monitored, resulting in financial penalties exceeding SAR 2.8 million imposed on entities and individuals for violating the Civil Aviation Law, its executive regulations, and 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. Additionally, 13 violations were recorded against carriers for failing to verify passengers’ required documentation and for not adhering to approved time slots, according to the report.
The report also showed that fines totaling SAR 70,000 were imposed, and eight violations were issued against companies and air carriers for non-compliance 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, with total fines amounting to SAR 10,000.
The authority 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.
