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Singapore becomes the first country to impose a SAF levy on outbound flights
In 2026, the new tax will be imposed on all passenger, cargo, business, and general aviation flights departing the two airports in the city-state.
Rotterdam Joins Montpellier, Oslo, Lyon, Newcastle, Lille Among World’s Most Sustainable Hotel-Stay Destinations
Rotterdam joins Montpellier, Oslo, Lyon, Newcastle, and Lille as top sustainable hotel destinations. These cities lead eco-travel with green hotels, renewable energy, and low-carbon initiatives, proving luxury and sustainability can coexist while shaping Europe’s greener, responsible tourism future.
Accor's 'Achieving Net Zero Together' initiative recognised as World's Leading Climate Action Initiative
Accor’s Achieving Net Zero Together won the 2025 WSTHA award for World’s Leading Climate Action Initiative. The program cuts supply-chain emissions, promotes low-carbon suppliers, and drives sustainable hospitality. Accor sets a global benchmark for eco-conscious travel and net-zero tourism.
Luxair agrees to stop ‘misleading environmental claims’
Twenty-one airlines, including Luxair, Air France, and Ryanair, agreed with the European Commission to stop using misleading “green” claims. They’ll no longer suggest flights can be CO₂ neutral via offsets. Terms like “sustainable fuel” must be clarified to prevent vague environmental language.
Air France Chooses Costa Rica for Its First Sustainable Flight in Latin America
Air France conducted its first sustainable demo flight in Costa Rica on Oct 25 under the SkyTeam Aviation Challenge. The Paris–San José route cut waste used electric ground gear and recycled 13.3 kg Costa Rica’s green leadership made it ideal to test innovations like SAF and eco-efficient operations
Eastern Airways and Sustainable Travel: Innovations in Eco-Friendly Aviation
Eastern Airways advances sustainable aviation through fleet modernization, fuel-efficient operations, and exploration of Sustainable Aviation Fuels. By improving efficiency, reducing emissions, and engaging passengers, the airline positions itself as a regional leader in eco-friendly air travel.
Europe’s Vision For Sustainable Aviation Is Taking Flight With The Groundbreaking SAF Regulation Driving Major Change
The EU’s ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation drives adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), targeting 2% by 2025 and 70% by 2050. Led by EASA, countries like France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, and Sweden spearhead SAF use, cutting aviation’s carbon footprint.
Cathay and Airbus form co-investment partnership for scaling sustainable aviation fuel adoption
Cathay Group and Airbus will co-invest up to US$70 million to boost sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production in Asia and worldwide. Announced at the IATA Sustainability Symposium, the partnership aims to scale SAF by 2030, support policy advocacy, and accelerate aviation decarbonization.
United Airlines Sets New Standard In Sustainable Aviation Fuel
United Airlines expands Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) use with Neste at IAH, EWR & IAD. Using waste-based SAF cuts CO₂ by up to 80%. With 13M+ gallons used in 2024, United leads U.S. SAF adoption, advancing net-zero 2050 goals and greener, sustainable air travel.