General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA)
Saudi: GACA imposes $1.01mln in aviation fines in Q1 2025
The report detailed 147 violations issued against airlines and individual travellers who failed to comply with aviation laws, executive regulations, and directives set by the authority.
Saudi air travel soars: 128 million passengers recorded in 2024
International travel witnessed the highest growth, with 69 million passengers on global routes compared to 59 million domestic travelers
Confusing health requirements are stopping passengers from flying
The recovery of the global aviation sector from the Covid-19 pandemic could be hampered by confusing health requirements and fears
Saudi makes booster dose mandatory for travel
General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has issued new circular to all airlines operating in the airports across Saudi Arabia, including private aviation
Saudi civil aviation sector to contribute $74 billion to GDP by 2030
Saudi Arabia's civil aviation sector is poised for growth over next few years to contribute to GDP taking figure to more than $74.5 billion by 2030
Saudi allows entry for one dose vaccinated passengers
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has issued its instructions to all airlines operating in the country to allow direct entry from all countries for passengers who received one dose of the vaccine
IATA welcomes Saudi Arabia’s acceptance of IATA Travel Pass
IATA welcomed the decision of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to accept IATA Travel Pass to confirm pre-departure COVID-19 test results for departing and arriving passengers starting 30 September 2021
Saudi airports registers 67% drop in international flights in 2020
The number of international passenger flights from Saudi airports dropped 66.5 percent in 2020 compared to the previous year
Vaccinated Saudi citizens can travel from 9 August
Saudi citizens who have taken two doses of any of the coronavirus vaccines approved in the country will only be allowed to travel abroad effective from 9 August
IATA to set up regional hub in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) said it has reached an agreement with IATA to set up the aviation body’s headquarters for the MEA region
Saudi to bear Covid treatment expenses for travelling residents
Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has announced it will bear expenses of treating residents and GCC citizens who need to be hospitalized after testing positive for Covid-19 during their institutional quarantine
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