2024-09-18

Sustainable Travel with Austrian Airlines

Travel Consciously with Austrian Airlines

Discovering new places, admiring picturesque landscapes, working on international projects, or a long-awaited reunion with loved ones? There are many reasons to fly with Austrian Airlines. Learn about the environmental impact of air travel and make informed choices. Opt for green fares and explore the principles of using SAF. Compare fuel consumption levels depending on the aircraft model.

Green Fares on European Flights

If you book green fares on European routes, 20% of CO2 emissions from each flight will be reduced through the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The remaining 80% will be allocated to high-quality climate protection projects.

Green Fares on Intercontinental Routes

Austrian Airlines also offers green fares on selected intercontinental routes operated by Lufthansa Group.

Travelers can choose from Economy Green, Premium Eco Green, Business Green, or First Green on intercontinental routes. 10% of individual CO2 emissions related to the flight will be reduced through the use of SAF, and the remaining 90% will be compensated through contributions to climate protection projects.

Green fares are available on the following routes: Frankfurt–Bangalore, Munich–Incheon, Brussels–Kinshasa, Zurich–Los Angeles, Frankfurt–Miami, Singapore–London, São Paulo–Zurich, Nairobi–Frankfurt, Bangkok–Vienna, Hong Kong–London, and Paris–Bangkok.

Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is a type of aviation fuel produced from renewable resources such as biomass waste, vegetable oils, animal fats, and synthetic chemicals. The goal of SAF is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions compared to traditional petroleum-based aviation fuel.

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