KLM and Transavia to raise ticket prices to use more sustainable fuel

Airlines KLM and Transavia are increasing ticket prices by up to 12 euros this year to pay for the use of more sustainable fuel. The airlines took a first step in this direction early last year by blending half a percent of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for flights from Schiphol. That amount will be doubled this year, according to a spokesperson.

KLM said it is taking this step voluntarily, along with its subsidiary Transavia, to work toward the European commitment to blend at least 2 percent more sustainable fuel by 2025. Therefore, KLM is already taking an "important step" in its efforts to become more sustainable and also to advance the still-expensive SAF market.

The Dutch bank ABN AMRO calculated earlier this month that EU regulations on CO2 emissions will push airfares higher in the coming years. A higher air tax of about 26 euros per departing passenger has already been in effect since January 1.

According to airlines.de, the ticket price for economy class, which already includes the amount for "sustainable aviation fuel," will increase by between one and eight euros. In business class, on the other hand, passengers will have to pay up to 24 euros more in the future.

Furthermore, Schiphol announced on Thursday that it will launch a trial to become more sustainable. Therefore, the airport will use battery systems instead of diesel generators to power aircraft on the ground.