Lufthansa Group Expands Green Fares to Long-Haul Routes for Sustainable Flying

Lufthansa Group is expanding its successful Green Fare tariff to long-haul flights, making sustainable flying accessible on over 850,000 flights per year starting December 4, 2024. This tariff allows passengers to offset their CO2 emissions through the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and contributions to high-quality climate protection projects.

What’s Included in the Green Fare Tariff

Green Fares include the full offsetting of individual, flight-related CO2 emissions. On short and medium-haul flights, 20% of emissions are reduced through SAF, while the remaining 80% is offset through climate protection projects. For long-haul routes, 10% of emissions are reduced with SAF, and the other 90% is offset through climate projects. This makes the Green Fare tariff a simple and effective way for passengers to contribute to sustainability.

Since its launch in 2023, over two million passengers have already booked Green Fares, offsetting nearly 190,000 tons of CO2, which equals the emissions from over 1,300 flights from Munich to New York with an Airbus A350.

Expanding Sustainable Travel Options

The Green Fares tariff is now available on flights operated by Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, SWISS, Edelweiss, Discover Airlines, and Air Dolomiti. Although Eurowings does not offer Green Fares, they have a similar sustainable option under the name PlanetBlu.

As part of its broader sustainability strategy, Lufthansa Group continues to offer additional CO2 offsetting options for other ticket types. Passengers can offset emissions during the booking process, after booking, or even post-flight, with different packages available for full offsetting. Currently, about 4% of Lufthansa Group’s passengers opt for sustainable flying options.

The Role of SAF and Lufthansa’s Climate Projects

Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plays a central role in reducing the carbon footprint of air travel. SAF can be blended with fossil kerosene and used in existing aircraft infrastructure. Lufthansa ensures the SAF used for Green Fares is integrated into its flight operations within six months of purchase, with a CO2 footprint about 80% lower than that of conventional fossil fuels.

Lufthansa Group’s CO2 offsetting portfolio includes 19 certified climate projects, contributing to global sustainability efforts. All projects are certified to the highest standards, such as Gold Standard, and include both carbon reduction and technology-based solutions for long-term CO2 commitment.

A Step Toward Greener Aviation

Dieter Vranckx, Chief Commercial Officer of Lufthansa Group, emphasized the airline’s dedication to making flying more sustainable. “With Green Fares, we offer passengers the opportunity to actively contribute to sustainable aviation, supporting our mission to reduce emissions and accelerate the industry’s transition toward a sustainable future.”

By expanding Green Fares to its long-haul routes, Lufthansa Group is setting a significant example for the aviation industry and continuing its leadership in sustainable travel.