The airlines in the Lufthansa Group will introduce an Environmental Cost Surcharge intended to contribute to rising additional costs due to EU regulatory requirements.
The costs include the mandatory 2% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blending quota for departures from EU countries from January 1, 2025.
Additionally, adjustments to the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) and regulatory environmental costs such as the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA), have resulted in the need for the surcharge, says the Group.
In a press release, Lufthansa Group said the surcharge would apply to all flights operated by the Lufthansa Group, departing from 27 EU countries plus the UK, Norway and Switzerland. The surcharge will be imposed on all tickets issued from June 26 for departures from the EU from January 1, 2025.
The amount of the surcharge will vary depending on the flight route and fare, and will range between 1 (R20) and 72 (R1407).
