Arab News, Wed, Jan 15, 2025 | Rajab 15, 1446
Saudi aviation authority imposes $5m in fines in 2024
Saudi Arabia:
The General Authority of Civil Aviation
issued 542 fines totaling SR18.8 million ($5 million) in 2024 for violations of
civil aviation law, its regulations, and authority instructions, the Saudi Press
Agency reported.
The report detailed 111 violations by airlines for
failing to adhere to instructions, including the advance passenger information
system and time-slot compliance, resulting in fines of SR3.65 million. Nine
other violations incurred fines of SR290,000.
Additionally, 305 violations related to passenger
rights protection led to fines exceeding SR14.4 million. Licensed companies
faced 17 violations for non-compliance with civil aviation regulations,
amounting to fines of SR175,000.
Two companies were fined SR40,000 for breaching
licensing provisions, SPA reported.
The report also highlighted 92 violations
committed by individuals, including 15 for unpermitted drone use with fines of
SR75,000, 74 for non-compliance with safety instructions and onboard misconduct
with fines of SR79,200, and three for trespassing restricted airport areas with
fines of SR3,000.
Six violations for unauthorized glider operations
resulted in fines of SR155,000, SPA added.
The authority emphasized its commitment to
transparency, regulatory enforcement, and enhancing passenger experiences and
air transport services in the Kingdom.