Civil Aviation Authority: No truth to reports of transit flights starting next October; violating company will be penalized
The General Authority for Civil Aviation denies the validity of announcements regarding the start of transit flights in October and confirms that the violating company will be held accountable.
Translated by Qiyas from الوسط — Original source
The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has confirmed the inaccuracy of recent reports claiming that one of the airlines operating at Kuwait International Airport announced the commencement of transit flights starting October 1.
In an official statement, the Authority’s spokesperson, Mr. Abdullah Al-Rajhi, clarified that no airline operating at the airport has been formally notified or informed about the launch of transit flights on the specified date, emphasizing that the announcement is entirely baseless.
The Authority urged all airlines to ensure accuracy and verify the validity of information and regulatory decisions before issuing or publishing any announcements related to operations or air services, and to consult the relevant departments within the Authority prior to announcing any operational arrangements.
The Authority condemned the issuance of such inaccurate announcements, citing the potential to confuse travelers and mislead the public. It affirmed that all necessary measures would be taken and the concerned airline held accountable in accordance with applicable regulations and laws.
The Authority concluded by reiterating its commitment to keeping travelers and the air transport sector informed with official, approved information, noting that any updates or decisions regarding transit flights will be announced exclusively through the Authority’s official channels.
