Saudi Arabia’s aviation sector handled more than 12.1 million passengers between February 18 (Ramadan 1) and March 28 (Shawwal 9), maintaining strong operational performance during a recent regional crisis, the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) said.
Speaking during the 20th meeting of the Aviation Program
Activation Steering Committee in Riyadh, GACA President Abdulaziz Al-Duailej
said Saudi airports also received more than 2,000 flights from neighboring
countries’ carriers between February 28 and May 3, transporting over 258,000
passengers while ensuring smooth air traffic flow and enhanced passenger
experience.
The meeting was attended by Vice Minister of Transport and
Logistic Services Rumaih Al-Rumaih, Assistant Minister of Transport and
Logistic Services Ahmed Alhassan, and senior executives from national aviation
companies and airlines.
It was hosted by Tibah Airports Operation Company.
Al-Duailej said the aviation sector demonstrated resilience
and efficiency in responding to global challenges through activated contingency
plans and continued growth in air traffic.
He added that Saudi airports ranked among the world’s top
100 airports for the fifth consecutive year, with four airports in the Kingdom
receiving 14 awards for 2026 from Skytrax.
On Hajj operations, Al-Duailej called on aviation sector
personnel to intensify efforts and maximise available resources to provide the
highest level of services for pilgrims arriving for Hajj and Umrah. -TradeArabia News Service