Airbus Adopts Lufthansa’s SAF-Backed Corporate Fare to Offset Business-Flight Emissions

(IN SHORT) Starting 1 June, Airbus has adopted Lufthansa Group’s “Sustainable Corporate Value Fare” for all domestic German flights taken by its employees, enabling partial CO₂ offsetting via Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The fare, which can cover up to 30 percent of calculated emissions, complements Lufthansa’s broader suite of tailored corporate green travel solutions, including SAF bulk deals. Chief Commercial Officer Dieter Vranckx and Airbus procurement lead Raphael Duflos emphasized the strategic collaboration and the fare’s role in advancing sustainable business travel. Lufthansa ensures that SAF contributions are integrated into flight operations within six months, with SAF achieving about an 80 percent lifecycle CO₂ reduction compared to conventional jet fuel.

(PRESS RELEASE) COLOGNE, Germany, 2025-Jun-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Since 1 June, Airbus employees traveling domestically in Germany on Lufthansa flights have been booking the Lufthansa Group’s “Sustainable Corporate Value Fare.” This bespoke business tariff allows companies to mitigate a portion of their calculated CO₂ emissions by funding Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for future operations.

Dieter Vranckx, Chief Commercial Officer of the Lufthansa Group, commented:
“Partnering with industry leaders like Airbus to advance sustainable travel solutions is at the heart of our strategy. We’re grateful that Airbus has chosen our SAF-enhanced corporate fare, highlighting its commitment to environmental leadership. As sustainability grows ever more crucial in corporate travel decisions, Lufthansa Group stands ready with tailored offerings to help businesses meet their green goals.”

Raphael Duflos, Vice President of Corporate Services Procurement at Airbus, added:
“Since early 2024, we’ve collaborated closely with Lufthansa to adapt the ‘Sustainable Corporate Value Fare’ specifically for our teams. Launching in the German domestic market, it integrates SAF into our travel program. We believe this innovative fare will set a new benchmark across the business travel sector.”

In addition to this fare—which offsets up to 30 percent of an individual flight’s CO₂ emissions via SAF contributions—Lufthansa Group also provides corporate clients the option to procure larger SAF volumes through bulk purchase agreements.

How SAF Integration Works
SAF is a “drop-in” fuel fully compatible with conventional jet kerosene. Before delivery to airports, it is blended with fossil jet fuel or produced through co-processing of biogenic residues with oil. Lufthansa Group guarantees that every liter of SAF purchased to offset corporate emissions is fed into its flight operations within six months. Over its lifecycle, SAF derived from biogenic residues reduces CO₂ emissions by roughly 80 percent compared to fossil kerosene.

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SOURCE: Deutsche Lufthansa AG