Almost 7 million Lufthansa Group passengers opted for more sustainable flying in 2025

Lufthansa Group’s latest update shows a remarkable shift in passenger behavior toward sustainability. In 2025, more than five percent of customers — roughly one in twenty — opted for more sustainable travel options, compared to less than 0.1% just four years earlier. That’s nearly 7 million passengers choosing Green Fares or other eco-conscious products.

Green Fares:
Bundled tickets that include contributions to offset estimated CO₂ emissions. Over 4 million passengers have already booked them since launch in 2023.

New “TO Green” fare:
Tailored for tour operators, available from summer 2026, expanding sustainable choices for private travel.

Corporate engagement:
More than 1,680 companies worldwide invested in SAF bulk deals in 2025, receiving Scope 3 CO₂ savings certificates.

Cargo sustainability:
Lufthansa Cargo offers “Sustainable Choice” add-ons, combining SAF use with climate protection projects.

Five levers for sustainability:
Fleet modernization, fuel efficiency, SAF adoption, intermodality, and climate/weather research.

SAF Impact
- Lufthansa ensures SAF purchased by customers is fed into airport infrastructure within six months.
- SAF used is made from biogenic residues, with an average 80% lower CO₂ footprint compared to fossil kerosene.
- All climate projects are certified to top standards like the Gold Standard, ensuring credibility.

This shows Lufthansa isn’t just experimenting — sustainable flying is becoming a mainstream option across passenger, corporate, and cargo segments.