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Accor partners with China Hospitality Association for sustainable certification

Accor Greater China partners with China Hospitality Association to achieve Green Hotel Certification. The process includes evaluation of green operations, environment, and health and safety. Accor aims for all hotels to be certified by 2026 through local and global initiatives.

Lufthansa tests green fares on long-haul flights

The Lufthansa Group is now offering its Green Fares on selected long-haul flights. Since the introduction of the offset fares, the demand for this offer has increased.

Source: FVW Travel Talk
UK aims to boost domestic production of green aviation fuel to meet sustainability targets

UK airlines, such as Virgin Atlantic and British Airways, are urging the government to invest in domestic production of green aviation fuel to meet the country’s goal of having 10% of flights powered by sustainable aviation fuel.

Why The Airbus A321neo Is At The Core Of Wizz Air’s Fleet Strategy

The Airbus A321neo has become a staple throughout Wizz Air’s services. The low-cost carrier has entrusted the narrowbody to lead its operations as the Hungarian outfit expands across Europe, the Middle East, and beyond.

Source: Simple Flying
Gulf Air partners with Safa platform to launch carbon emissions management initiative

Gulf Air, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s national carrier, announced its carbon management initiative in partnership with Safa, a voluntary carbon offsetting platform that provides individuals and businesses with the option to understand and manage the carbon footprint from their day-to-day activities.

Source: BNA
Dubai Airports joins WEF’s 'Airports of Tomorrow'

This partnership is dedicated to steering the aviation industry toward Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050, focusing on critical areas such as energy, infrastructure, and financing.

Source: Times Aerospace
European airlines secure supplies of low-carbon jet fuel

Nov 28 (Reuters) - European airlines are ramping up investments and signing agreements to secure supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) needed to meet targets set by the European Union aimed at curbing the aviation sector's carbon footprint.

Source: Reuters
First long-haul flight fully powered by sustainable aviation fuel takes off

LONDON — The first transatlantic flight using 100% sustainable aviation fuel departed London for New York on Tuesday as the industry seeks to prove the viability of greener air travel.

Source: CNBC
Thai Airways Signs SAF-Related MOU with PTT Oil and Retail Business

Thai Airways has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with PTT Oil and Retail Business (OR) on the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for pilot flights and other areas of potential cooperation.

Source: Travel New Asia