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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.
Finland’s Helsinki Tops GDSI as World’s Most Sustainable Destination in 2025
Helsinki tops the 2025 Global Destination Sustainability Index with a 94% score, leading global eco-tourism. The city targets carbon neutrality by 2030. Finnair, United Airlines, and Radisson Blu boost its green appeal with SAF use, eco-hotels, and sustainable travel initiatives.
Sheraton Hanoi Hotel in Vietnam Achieves Green Globe Certification
Sheraton Hanoi Hotel earned its first Green Globe certification for key green initiatives: turning food waste into organic fertilizer for the community, using salt-based pool filtration to cut chemicals, and installing solar panels for its fitness area — advancing circular, low-carbon hospitality.
Changi Airport New Levy: What It Means for Travellers Flying Out of Singapore
Singapore will introduce a Green Aviation Fuel Levy on all departing flights to fund sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Passengers will pay about S$3–S$16 more per ticket. The goal: 1% SAF use at Changi and Seletar by 2026 — a small but key step toward cleaner, low-carbon air travel.
Luxair Travel Update: Strikes, Sustainability, and What Travellers Need to Know
Luxair is rapidly modernizing with SAF on several routes and new efficient Embraer jets by 2026, cutting emissions while expanding to 89 destinations Punctuality is affected by strikes runway closures, and night‑flight limits highlighting the balance between sustainability and operational challenges
Which European airlines use the most Sustainable Aviation Fuel?
Europe’s ReFuelEU rules push airlines to blend SAF while building sustainability credibility. In 2024, IAG led intra-EU SAF use at ~3.9%, Air France–KLM ~2.5%, SAS ~1.1%, Finnair ~0.4%, and Lufthansa ~0.2%. Limited supply and tech slow wider adoption, but early movers secure long-term advantages.
Lufthansa Airlines and Lufthansa CityLine reaffirm environmental excellence
Lufthansa Airlines and CityLine mark 25 years of EMAS certification, reaffirming leadership in sustainable aviation. With ISO 14001 standards, they advance eco-efficiency through digital innovation, reduced fuel use, recycling, and resource optimization toward climate progress.
AirAsia, Singapore Airlines, and Cathay Pacific Triumph at World Travel Awards 2025
AirAsia, Singapore Airlines & Cathay Pacific won World Travel Awards 2025, recognized for service, innovation, and connectivity. Their route expansion and efficiency efforts also support sustainable tourism, boosting eco-friendly travel and reducing aviation’s environmental impact across Asia.
Finland’s Sustainable Tourism
Finland leads sustainable tourism at ITB Asia 2025, highlighting its carbon-neutral goal by 2035. Finnair uses sustainable fuel to cut CO₂, and Scandic Hotels promotes green hospitality. The Sustainable Travel Finland program ensures eco-friendly travel and responsible tourism.