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Lufthansa Group Expands Climate Protection Efforts with Loyalty Benefits for CO₂ Offsetting and SAF Use

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(NEWS) COLOGNE, 2025-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The Lufthansa Group’s loyalty program, Miles & More, is enhancing its sustainability focus by awarding both miles and Points to members who purchase CO₂-offsetting packages. These packages, available during booking, before departure, or even after flights, allow travelers to offset their flight-related emissions through a mix of Sustainable… Read the full news article

Cirium Names Wizz Air World’s Most Emissions-Efficient Airline as It Unveils 2025 Sustainability Report

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Wizz Air adds four new routes from North Macedonia to Italy, Germany and Denmark

(IN SHORT) Wizz Air EMEA has released its FY25 Sustainability Report—third-party verified and packed with measurable environmental gains. The airline recorded an industry-leading CO₂ intensity of 52.2 g per passenger-kilometre, powered by a fleet whose average age is under five years and heavily outfitted with fuel-saving GTF engines. Having trialled Sustainable Aviation Fuel on select… Read the full news article

SAS Embraer E195-E2 Acquisition Accelerates Sustainable Fleet Renewal and Network Expansion

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(IN SHORT) SAS has placed an order for 45 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, plus purchase rights for ten more, marking its largest direct jet purchase since 1996 and committing nearly US$4 billion. Deliveries begin in late 2027 and span four years. The E195-E2 promises significant gains in fuel efficiency, noise reduction, and passenger comfort, powered by… Read the full news article

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

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(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… Read the full news article

New SAF Report Positions Massachusetts and Massport at the Forefront of Clean Aviation and Climate Innovation

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(IN SHORT) The Massachusetts SAF Working Group, in collaboration with Massport, has released a set of strategic recommendations aimed at establishing the Commonwealth as a national leader in sustainable aviation fuel. Presented at the Regional SAF Workshop, the report includes five key actions—ranging from launching a regional SAF planning study to advancing tax incentives and… Read the full news article

Singapore Airlines Partners with Neste and World Energy to Expand Sustainable Aviation Fuel Use and Drive Decarbonization

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(IN SHORT) Singapore Airlines has entered strategic partnerships with Neste and World Energy to purchase Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and SAF certificates, contributing to its ongoing decarbonization efforts. The acquisitions, which include 1,000 tonnes of neat SAF and 2,000 tonnes of SAF emissions reductions, are expected to reduce over 9,500 tonnes of CO2 emissions. Additionally,… Read the full news article

United Airlines Partners with JetZero to Revolutionize Aircraft Efficiency and Customer Experience

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(IN SHORT) United Airlines has partnered with JetZero to invest in the development of the revolutionary Z4 blended wing body aircraft. This collaboration includes the potential to purchase up to 200 aircraft, contingent on JetZero achieving key milestones. The new aircraft design promises up to 50% greater fuel efficiency and a significantly enhanced passenger experience,… Read the full news article

EVA Air Expands Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Partnerships with Global and Local Suppliers

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(IN SHORT) EVA Air has expanded its use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) through new procurement agreements with AEG FUELS, COSMO, and Formosa Petrochemical Corporation. This initiative enhances the airline’s sustainability efforts and aims to reduce carbon emissions across its network. EVA Air has already begun using SAF on flights departing from Europe and plans… Read the full news article

Cathay Charts New Sustainability Milestones in 2024 Report with Record SAF Growth and Community Initiatives

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(IN SHORT) Cathay has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, showcasing steady progress in its environmental and community-focused initiatives as the Group prepares for its next growth phase. Emphasizing a continued commitment to sustainability, CEO Ronald Lam highlighted the company’s strategic focus on climate change, circular economy practices, and pioneering efforts in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)… Read the full news article

London Luton Airport Sets European Benchmark with Surge in Next-Generation Aircraft Usage

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(IN SHORT) London Luton Airport (LLA) leads major European airports in using next-generation aircraft, with 47.8% of passenger flights from March 2024 to February 2025 operated by Airbus neo or Boeing Max models, rising to 56% in January 2025, per RDC Aviation data. These planes reduce emissions by 20% and noise levels. LLA collaborates with… Read the full news article

JAL, Airbus, and Partners Unite to Propel Domestic Bioethanol-Based SAF for a Greener Aviation Future

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(IN SHORT) Japan Airlines, Airbus, Nippon Paper Industries, Sumitomo Corporation, and Green Earth Institute have signed an MOU to collaborate on producing sustainable aviation fuel from bioethanol derived from domestic wood. This project builds on the MORISORA Project, initiated in 2023 by Nippon Paper, Sumitomo Corporation, and GEI, with a joint venture established in 2025… Read the full news article

Singapore Airlines Partners with Aether Fuels to Accelerate Sustainable Aviation Fuel Adoption

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(IN SHORT) The Singapore Airlines Group has signed an MoU with Aether Fuels to explore sourcing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Aether’s upcoming plants. This collaboration aims to support SIA’s decarbonization goals and enhance the aviation industry’s sustainability efforts, with plans for SAF production in the US and South East Asia. The partnership will accelerate… Read the full news article

Boeing Joins Forces with Norsk e-Fuel to Accelerate Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production in the Nordics

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Strategic partnership will foster supply of sustainable aviation fuel in the Nordics to help meet global demand Boeing investment will support development of one of Europe’s first industrial-scale Power-to-Liquids facility (IN SHORT) Boeing has partnered with Norsk e-Fuel to support the development of one of Europe’s first industrial-scale Power-to-Liquids facilities for the production of sustainable… Read the full news article

JAL and ENEOS Partner to Accelerate Sustainable Aviation Fuel Use in Japan

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Promoting the Construction of a Domestic SAF Supply Chain (IN SHORT) Japan Airlines (JAL) and ENEOS Corporation have signed an agreement to accelerate the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in Japan. ENEOS will be the first Japanese energy company to import and supply SAF to JAL. This partnership aims to establish a domestic SAF… Read the full news article

Emirates Launches Sustainable Aviation Fuel Initiative at Singapore Changi Airport

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Activation of agreement with Neste marks airline’s first SAF investment in Asia (IN SHORT) Emirates has launched its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) initiative at Singapore Changi Airport in collaboration with Neste, marking its first SAF deployment in Asia. Approximately 3.3 million liters of blended SAF have been integrated into Changi Airport’s fueling system. This move… Read the full news article

Singapore Airlines Group Leads Sustainable Aviation Fuel Adoption at Changi Airport

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SIA and Scoot the first airlines operating out of Changi Airport to receive SAF produced in Neste’s refinery in Singapore Neste to deliver blended SAF directly to Changi Airport’s fuel hydrant system, reinforcing their end-to-end SAF supply chain capabilities in Singapore (IN SHORT) The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group has signed an agreement with Neste to… Read the full news article

UAE Launches “Air-CRAFT” Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Technologies

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The consortium, Air-CRAFT, is supported by the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure and UAE General Civil Aviation Authority, and comprises eight founding entities: ADNOC, Boeing, Emirates, ENOC Group, Etihad, Honeywell, Khalifa University, Masdar (IN SHORT) In the UAE Year of Sustainability, the “Air-CRAFT” initiative has been launched at the 3rd ICAO Conference on Aviation… Read the full news article

Korean Air and LX Pantos Partner to Promote Sustainable Aviation Fuel Use in Cargo Flights

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(IN SHORT) Korean Air has entered into a partnership with global logistics company LX Pantos to expand the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on cargo flights, with the aim of achieving net-zero carbon emissions. This collaboration, formalized through a memorandum of understanding (MOU), underscores the commitment of both companies to reducing greenhouse gas emissions… Read the full news article

Southwest Airlines Partners with USA BioEnergy for 680 Million Gallons of Sustainable Aviation Fuel

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Carrier establishes long-term strategic relationship with SAF producer (IN SHORT) Southwest Airlines has entered into a significant offtake agreement with USA BioEnergy for up to 680 million gallons of neat sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Over a 20-year term, once blended with conventional jet fuel, this SAF could yield the equivalent of 2.59 billion gallons of… Read the full news article

Emirates and Neste Expand Partnership for Supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel

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SAF will be used to power flights from Amsterdam Schiphol and Singapore Changi airports DUBAI, UAE, 2023-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates and Neste have expanded their partnership by solidifying their collaboration for the supply of over 3 million gallons of blended Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel in 2024 and 2025. The sustainable aviation fuel (SAF),… Read the full news article

Manchester Airport’s Aerozone Launches New Sustainability Curriculum to Educate Young People on Sustainable Aviation Fuel

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Manchester, UK, 2023-Oct-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Thousands of young people from the North West are set to benefit from new sustainability lessons delivered at Manchester Airport’s on-site Aerozone. As part of its commitment to creating a more sustainable future, Manchester Airports Group (MAG), which also runs London Stansted and East Midlands Airports, has… Read the full news article

Emirates Signs Agreement with Shell Aviation for Sustainable Aviation Fuel at Dubai Hub

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Over 300,000 gallons of blended SAF to be supplied by Shell Aviation to Emirates for use at its Dubai (DXB) hub Agreement includes Emirates using Avelia platform for tracking SAF delivery and its environmental attributes. DUBAI, UAE, 2023-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has announced an agreement with Shell Aviation for the supply of… Read the full news article

JAL Group Launches ‘Sustainable Challenge Flights’ Towards Net Zero Emissions, Utilizing Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Carbon Credits

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Our challenge in flights to New York this year towards a sustainable future Tokyo, Japan, 2023-Aug-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The JAL Group is pleased to announce another challenge towards a sustainable future, “Sustainable Challenge Flights” on the JL6 flights from Tokyo (Haneda) to New York, from September 14th to 20th, under the slogan… Read the full news article

DER Touristik and Lufthansa Group Partner to Expand Sustainable Aviation Fuel Usage in Tourism

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DER Touristik is the first major tour operator to purchase Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from Lufthansa Group Contribution to the reduction of CO₂ emissions from vacation trips New offers in the DERTOUR Magalog “Conscious Travel” with SAF share for flights Cologne, Germany, 2023-Jul-19 — /Travel PR News/ — In order to meet the challenges in… Read the full news article

Cathay Pacific Achieves Milestone with First Overseas Refueling of Sustainable Aviation Fuel on Commercial Flights

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The airline is committed to increasing its use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel to achieve its net-zero carbon emissions goal Hong Kong, China, 2023-Jul-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific continues to make progress towards achieving its goal of using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for 10% of its total fuel use by 2030 by uplifting… Read the full news article

Alaska Airlines partners with Shell Aviation to expand sustainable aviation fuel market and reach net zero by 2040

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New collaboration will advance development in the sustainable aviation fuel market and long-term jet fuel supply SEATTLE, WA, 2023-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines announced an agreement with Shell Aviation to expand the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market beyond a standard fuel supply agreement. The innovative cross-industry collaboration brings together a world-class fuel supply… Read the full news article

Finnair purchases largest ever batch of sustainable aviation fuel to support carbon neutrality goal

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Vantaa, Finland, 2023-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Finnair is increasing the use of sustainable aviation fuel as part of its goal to reduce carbon emissions from flying. Finnair has purchased 750 tons of sustainable aviation fuel from its partner Neste for use on flights departing from Helsinki Airport. Finnair’s customers are also involved in… Read the full news article

Iberia and Repsol team up to offer sustainable aviation fuel to corporate clients for decarbonized business trips

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According to IATA, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) allows to reduce the C02 emissions up to 80% throughout their entire life cycle They are produced from waste (biofuels) and from the capture of C02 (e-fuels), thus promoting a circular economy and technological development Iberia and Repsol have been working on the production of these fuels, a… Read the full news article

Lufthansa Group & VARO Partner for a Greener Future with Sustainable Aviation Fuel Supply Deal

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Energy company VARO could supply large quantities of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to the Lufthansa Group from as early as 2026 Cooperation to include innovative processes for the production of biogenic hydrogen Sustainable Aviation Fuels are essential for ecological transformation Cologne, Germany, 2023-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — The Lufthansa Group and the energy company… Read the full news article

British Airways Partnering with Travel Places to Offer Sustainable Aviation Fuel for Business Travel

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London, UK, 2023-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Group business travel specialists, Travel Places, is launching a new sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) fund, providing a unique opportunity for its clients to address the carbon footprint from their business travel. Travel Places works with sporting governing bodies, world-class athletes, international musicians, and production companies from the… Read the full news article