The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has sanctioned Saudi Airlines to the tune of N6 million for consumer-protection-related infractions.

This was after the airline was supported to avert violence at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport a couple of months back.

In a statement, NCAA spokesperson Michael Achumugu said that, having granted the grace period to resolve several pending issues and CAA determinations, the sanction became necessary to ensure compliance with Part 19 of the NCAA Regulations 2023.

“It is also hoped that the airline will improve, exponentially, its Nigerian operations,” Achimugu said.

He emphasised that paying passengers travelling to and from Nigeria need to feel protected and respected by the carrier.

“The NCAA will continue to support Saudi and every other airline to operate at optimal capacity,” he said.