The Lufthansa Group has reported a surge in demand for more sustainable travel options, with over five per cent of its passengers opting for eco-friendly offerings in 2025.
The airline group said this marks a significant increase compared to four years ago when the figure was below 0.1 per cent, highlighting growing awareness among travellers. It added that the volume of Sustainable Aviation Fuel sold across its offerings more than doubled last year.
According to the company, passengers’ active commitment to sustainable flying has become a key pillar of its broader environmental strategy.
In preparation for the 2026 summer travel season, the group announced an expansion of its sustainable travel portfolio with the introduction of a new fare option for tour operators, known as “TO Green”.
The airline said the product was developed in response to rising demand for sustainable booking options, particularly among private travellers, and is based on its existing Green Fares structure but tailored to tour operators.
Dieter Vranckx, Chief Commercial Officer of the Lufthansa Group, said, “The growing demand for our more sustainable flying options confirms that we are on the right track. Every contribution from our passengers increases the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuels in our network and reduces CO2 emissions.
“We continuously develop our portfolio to make more sustainable flying even easier and more attractive. We are demonstrating that this is not just a vision but already an established option today.”
The airline noted that its Green Fares, introduced in spring 2023, have contributed significantly to raising awareness of sustainable travel, with more than four million passengers choosing the option so far.
It explained that Green Fares include a contribution towards reducing future CO2 emissions equivalent to the estimated emissions of an individual flight, alongside other features.
The company further disclosed that, since the end of January 2026, the Green Fares option has been extended to group bookings of more than nine passengers on long-haul flights across all travel classes operated by Lufthansa Group airlines.
