SWISS Extends Green Fares to All Long-Haul Flights Starting December 2024

Starting December 4, 2024, SWISS will extend its Green Fares to its entire long-haul route network, allowing passengers to reduce their carbon footprint when flying. This extension is part of the airline's ongoing commitment to sustainable aviation, alongside its sister airlines within the Lufthansa Group.

How Green Fares Work

By choosing the Green Fare for long-haul flights, SWISS customers will reduce 10% of the carbon emissions from their flight through the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The remaining 90% of the emissions will be offset by contributing to high-quality climate protection projects. For short-haul and North Africa flights, the Green Fares will continue to offset 20% of emissions using SAF, with the rest supported by climate protection initiatives.

Success of the Green Fares Trial

Before the full rollout, SWISS conducted a trial of the Green Fares on selected long-haul routes. The initiative saw significant uptake, particularly on the Zurich-Los Angeles route, where approximately 6% of passengers chose the new fare option.

SWISS's Commitment to Sustainability

“We have set ambitious goals for making air travel more sustainable,” said Jens Fehlinger, CEO of SWISS. “Extending our Green Fares to all long-haul services is a major step on this path. More sustainable air travel can only be achieved through collective efforts, and we are proud to offer our customers the opportunity to actively contribute.”

In addition to reducing emissions, Green Fares offer customers additional benefits such as free rebooking and the ability to earn Miles & More miles. Customers can use these miles to further reduce their carbon footprint or enhance their travel experience.

Impact of Green Fares on Emissions

Since introducing the Green Fares in August 2022 on short-haul routes, SWISS has made a significant impact on reducing its carbon emissions. In 2023 alone, the airline avoided around 5,400 tonnes of CO₂ through the use of SAF and offset an additional 48,500 tonnes through climate protection investments. This is equivalent to the emissions produced by around 400 flights from Zurich to New York.

A Continued Focus on Sustainable Aviation Fuel

SWISS’s investment in SAF is critical in the push for more sustainable air travel. Although SAF is still limited in volume, SWISS is actively involved in supporting its development and expanding its production. SAF is expected to play a key role in helping the aviation industry meet its sustainability goals.

With the expansion of Green Fares to all long-haul flights, SWISS is taking a significant step toward achieving a more sustainable future in aviation, empowering customers to make a meaningful contribution to reducing air travel’s environmental impact.