Lufthansa Green Fares on the entire network

The Lufthansa Group announces the expansion of its Green Fares, extending this sustainable fare to long-haul flights and thus covering the entire global network. As of December 4, 2024, Green Fares will be available in all classes of travel on more than 850,000 flights per year, including in the price of the airfare the total compensation of the CO2 emissions associated with each trip.

 

After the initial introduction for short and medium-haul flights, the Green Fares have been successfully tested on some intercontinental routes and now extend to the entire network. Since their launch in February 2023, more than two million passengers have chosen this fare, helping to offset almost 190,000 tons of CO2. To give an idea, these are the emissions equivalent to more than 1,300 flights between Munich and New York operated with an Airbus A350.

 

Green Fares make sustainable flying more accessible and intuitive. CO2 offsetting is based on a combination of:

• Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF): directly reduces emissions in flight.
• Certified climate projects: they offset residual emissions.

 

The proportion of SAF and climate projects varies by route:

• European and North African flights: 20% of emissions are reduced with SAF, while 80% are offset through environmental projects.
• intercontinental routes: SAF covers 10% of emissions, while the remaining 90% is balanced with climate initiatives.

In addition to environmental compensation, Green Fares include:

• extra Flying Blue miles for frequent travellers,
• booking flexibility, with free changes,
• availability on flights by airlines: Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, SWISS, Brussels Airlines, Edelweiss, Discover Airlines and Air Dolomiti. Eurowings offers a similar alternative through the PlanetBlu option.

The Lufthansa Group continues to innovate, offering solutions to make flying more sustainable at every stage of the journey. Passengers can choose to offset emissions during the booking process, later through the dedicated personal area or even after the flight. The group offers customized packages that integrate SAF and certified climate projects. To date, around 4% of Lufthansa Group passengers opt for a sustainable fare or option, a figure that the group aims to increase with the launch of long-haul Green Fares and other initiatives.

 

The SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) used by the Lufthansa Group is a "drop-in" fuel that is fully compatible with traditional kerosene, which is mainly produced from biogenic residues. This fuel reduces CO2 emissions by up to 80% compared to fossil kerosene. The amount of SAF required to offset a flight is injected into the Group's operations within six months of purchase.

The Lufthansa Group's portfolio of climate projects includes 19 initiatives developed with partners such as myclimate, Climate Austria and ClimatePartner. Projects are certified to the highest standards, including the Gold Standard, ensuring transparency and real impact. In addition, the portfolio includes four innovative projects based on advanced technologies for reducing emissions.

 

The Lufthansa Group is redefining the concept of responsible travel, combining technology, innovation and sustainability. With Green Fares, the company not only offsets emissions, but educates air passengers on how their choices can make a difference to the planet. Through these initiatives, Lufthansa strengthens its role as a leader in sustainable aviation and offers travellers a concrete way to contribute to a greener future.