The Air France-KLM group will be the first to test the European label on flight emissions. The fact that the airline group is one of the largest, if not the largest purchaser of sustainable aviation fuel, is no doubt a factor in this voluntary participation in the programme launched at the end of 2024 by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
According to the Regulation adopted by the European Commission in December 2024, this label is intended to provide passengers with reliable data on emissions. as soon as they book their tripThis will be based on a harmonised methodology for calculating and displaying emissions for all airlines in the European Union. This will be based on a harmonised methodology for calculating and displaying emissions for all airlines in the European Union, as well as those from outside the EU wishing to be labelled.
In a way volunteerThis will enable carriers to share data including flight time and fuel consumption, the quantity and type of aviation fuels - fossil paraffin and SAF - consumed, as well as average load factors and freight carried. All based on a fully digitised process.
As part of the Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) signed by Air France-KLM with EASA, the airline group will be testing the Flight Emissions Label (FEL), receiving in return reliable information from EASA on the flight emissions data of the two airlines. The group will also benefit from early access to the label's results and methodologies. " The air group will provide valuable information to help us shape, refine and optimise the system in preparation for its wider implementation. "said Florian Guillermet, Executive Director of EASA.
" Our early and active involvement is designed to help shape a fair, transparent and efficient framework for all airlinescommented Benjamin Smith, CEO of Air France-KLM. This initiative is an essential part of our wider strategy to lead the decarbonisation of our industry. "It could also give French and Dutch airlines a competitive advantage by being the first to provide authoritative information to their passengers when they make their choice.
For the Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, Apostolos Tzitzikostas, the Air France-KLM group's initiative marks " a key step in the roll-out of the Flight Emissions Label and ReFuelEU Aviation, while helping to accelerate the adoption of sustainable aviation fuels ". While encouraging other airlines to join the movement.
