Lufthansa Group Implements Eco-Charge to Meet EU Sustainability Regulations

By Ivan PetrenkoJun 27, 2024 13:30 PMNews
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Airbus A380 in Lufthansa airport, Frankfurt
Airbus A380 in Lufthansa airport, Frankfurt. Source: unsplash

The Lufthansa Group has announced the introduction of an environmental surcharge for all flights departing from the European Union (EU), the United Kingdom, Norway, and Switzerland. The surcharge, which ranges between €1 ($1.07) and €72 ($76.95), is set to cover the costs associated with new environmental regulations.

Starting January 1, 2025, this fee will apply to all Lufthansa Group flights from the specified regions. The charges are part of the airline's efforts to comply with mandatory sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blends and adjustments to the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) and the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA).

The environmental surcharge reflects the additional costs of implementing these regulatory requirements. Lufthansa Group's airlines will display this fee during the ticket booking process, ensuring transparency for passengers. This move aims to help the airline manage the financial impact of these environmental regulations while continuing its commitment to sustainability.

The Lufthansa Group is actively investing in new technologies and innovations to make air travel more sustainable. Despite this, the company stated that it could not bear the entire cost of these additional regulatory requirements alone. The surcharge is a part of their strategy to distribute these costs.

Additionally, the Lufthansa Group has set ambitious climate protection targets, aiming to achieve climate neutrality by 2050. By 2030, they plan to reduce their net CO2 emissions by half compared to 2019 levels through various measures, including fleet modernization, optimized flight operations, and increased use of SAF.

During the annual general meeting on May 7, CEO Carsten Spohr criticized the EU's regulatory environment, highlighting the increased costs for long-haul flights due to the ‘Fit for 55’ mandates. He pointed out significant price differences for flights with layovers within and outside the EU, underscoring the financial burden these regulations impose on airlines and passengers.

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