Lufthansa will charge up to 72 euros for environmental costs

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Airline Lufthansa will charge surcharge up to 72 euros for the environmental costs of a plane ticket from this Wednesday. Depending on the route and fare, the affected flights will originate from the 27 member countries of the Agreement. European Union (EU), as well as from Great Britain, Norway And Swiss.

In particular, the surcharge is intended to cover part of the additional costs associated with regulatory environmental requirementsfor example, an initial regulatory blending quota of 2% for clean aviation fuel (SAF) for departures from EU countries, adjustments to the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) and other regulatory environmental costs such as the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA).

The airline admitted that “will not be able to bear the growing additional costs alone emerging from regulatory requirements in the coming years,” although it stressed that it is investing billions in new technologies and working with its partners on innovations that are helping “flight become greener, step by step.” Thus, part of these additional costs planned for 2025 must now be covered by the new environmental spending surcharge.

In this context, the Group has set itself ambitious climate protection targets and aims to be carbon neutral by 2050. By 2030, it therefore aims to halve its net CO2 emissions compared to 2019 through reduction and offsetting measures. To effectively protect the climate, Lufthansa is focusing on accelerated fleet modernisation, continuous flight optimisation, the use of sustainable aviation fuel and offers for private travellers and corporate customers.

This consumer premium comes as low-cost airlines are reluctant to eliminate carry-on luggage, despite recent sanctions. -The Ministry of Consumer Affairs has imposed Ryanair, Vueling, EasyJet And Voloteya a €150 million fine for charging passengers for hand luggage following complaints received from various consumer associations.