Through CO₂ reduction measures, as well as by supporting certified climate protection projects, the company aims to achieve net-zero CO₂ emissions by 2050. Already by 2030, the Lufthansa Group wants to halve its net CO₂ emissions compared to 2019 through reduction measures and by supporting certified climate protection projects. In addition to reducing CO₂ emissions, Austrian Airlines is increasingly implementing measures for a functioning circular economy.
Our efforts include the reduction of CO₂ emissions through contributions to climate protection projects and carbon reduction measures like the deployment of new-fuel-efficient aircraft, the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and the continuous improvement of operational efficiency.
One additional outcome of this strategy is Green Fares - new fares that contribute to more sustainable flying both throughout Europe and on selected intercontinental routes. Our new Green Fares let you earn additional Points and offer flexible rebooking options, while still providing all the benefits of our Economy Comfort Green, Business Comfort Green and Business Flex Green fares.
Supporting lower-emission aviation with Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is not produced from fossil fuels, but from renewable energy sources, such as used cooking oils and fats or from agricultural waste. While SAF emits a similar amount of CO2 emissions during combustion as conventional kerosene, its lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions are at least 80% lower. To contribute to saving CO2 emissions, we calculate your fuel consumption based on the estimated CO2 emissions and ensure that exactly this amount of SAF is used on future Lufthansa Group flights. The SAF used in the Lufthansa Group's offers to customers is purchased by the Lufthansa Group in addition to the EU regulatory SAF quota of currently 2%, the costs of which are already factored into the ticket price, and is incorporated into the Lufthansa Group's flight operations within six months after the respective flight. The raw materials used to create SAF don’t take away from human or animal food and are subject to strict sustainability criteria defined in the EU Renewable Energy Directive (RED II) and the ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation which are reviewed by independent auditors. Currently, SAF represents less than 1% of total aviation fuel used worldwide and costs about three to five times more than fossil fuel. The Lufthansa Group is involved in numerous projects to ensure that SAF becomes available in larger quantities as quickly as possible.
Green Fares throughout…
…Europe
Selecting one of the Economy Green and Business Green fares will reduce ≙20% of the individual flight-related CO2 emissions through the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel and supporting high-quality climate projects of the remaining ≙80% of the CO2 emissions to an equivalent extent.
…the rest of the world
We now offer Green Fares on a wide range of intercontinental routes, flown by the Lufthansa Group to make your travel more sustainable.
Selecting one of the Economy Green, Premium Eco Green, Business Green or First Green fares on intercontinental routes will reduce ≙10% of the individual flight-related CO2 emissions through the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel and supporting high-quality climate projects of the remaining ≙90% of the CO2 emissions to an equivalent extent.
Applicable to intercontinental round-trip flights of Lufthansa Group Airlines, except for bookings to and from Japan.
Book more sustainably
Intercontinental Green Fares are not add-ons to an existing booking. They are a separate, directly bookable fare alongside Economy, Premium Eco, Business or First Class fares.
Economy Green, Premium Green, Business Green and First Green offer all the benefits of our different fare categories, plus more flexible rebooking options and additional miles and Points.
More information on SAFs and climate protection projects
You can also learn more about the climate protection activities of the Lufthansa Group on the following page:
Summary of our European Green Fares
(+20% Points and Qualifying Points)
(+20% Points, Qualifying Points and HON Circle Points)
(+20% Points, Qualifying Points and HON Circle Points)
1 You may incur an additional charge if you rebook to a higher booking class. The price will be recalculated taking into account the new route if you change your travel plans. There may be a difference in the fare.
2 The offer may vary depending on the flight time.
Summary of our intercontinental Green Fares
(+10% Points and Qualifying Points)
(+10% Points and Qualifying Points)
(+10% Points, Qualifying Points and HON Circle Points)
(+10% Points, Qualifying Points and HON Circle Points)
(+10% miles)
(+10% miles)
(+10% miles)
(+10% miles)
1 Please note that different baggage regulations apply for some destinations. To the baggage calculatorThe link will be opened in a new browser tab
2 Please note that different refund rules apply for journeys starting in the USA or Mexico.
3 Please note that different rebooking rules apply for journeys between Europe and China.
