What is the flight delay compensation by Saudi Airlines?

Passengers should understand that flight delays due to security and safety reasons are a normal part of the business. As per GACA regulations, every airline is required to compensate its passengers if a flight is delayed from Saudi Arabia.

• GACA = General Authority of Civil Aviation.
• 6 rights of airline passengers in Saudi Arabia

1- The airline is required to inform its passengers about the flight delay at least 45 minutes before the flight.

2- As per Article 7 of GACA Regulations, the airline flying from Saudi Arabia will provide the following compensation in case of flight delay;

• Refreshments if the delay from the original time is 1 hour.
• Meals if the flight delay is more than 3 hours.
• Hotel accommodation and transportation to and from the airport if the flight delay is more than 6 hours.

3- In case of a flight delay of more than 6 hours, the passenger can treat the flight canceled and claim a full refund of the ticket as per Article 10 of GACA regulations.

4- In case the passenger is already staying in the hotel, the airline shall bear the expenses of any additional hotel stay until the alternative takes off time.

Source: GACA