Articles tagged “sustainable aviation fuel”

Airlines

Lufthansa Says it Can’t Afford New Eco Laws. It’s Adding Up to €72 to Airfares

Most short-haul passengers will pay just a few extra euro, but the priciest tickets will see an added fee of up to €72

Lufthansa Says it Can’t Afford New Eco Laws. It’s Adding Up to €72 to Airfares

Tourism

Indian Travelers Looking at Airlines, Hotels to Boost Sustainability – India Report

Indians are being more mindful of the impact of their journeys on the environment – and it is changing the way they live their everyday lives, according to a report from Booking.com. We look at some of the steps the government and industry are taking in response.

Indian Travelers Looking at Airlines, Hotels to Boost Sustainability – India Report

Startups

Travel Startups Raise $1.1 Billion in Past Two Weeks

There haven't been as many travel startup fundraises this year, but there have been many more large dollar amounts than at this point last year.

Travel Startups Raise $1.1 Billion in Past Two Weeks

Airlines

Alaska Airlines Wants Flyers to Buy Sustainable Fuel Credits — Will It Work?

Alaska Airlines is letting customers purchase sustainable aviation fuel credits to offset the carbon footprint of their flights. These will go toward Alaska’s investments in developing and scaling SAFs.

Alaska Airlines Wants Flyers to Buy Sustainable Fuel Credits — Will It Work?

Tour Operators

TUI’s New Climate Bonds: Environmental Progress or Greenwashing?

The popularity of TUI’s sustainability-linked bonds far surpassed the company’s projections. Will these SLBs be a step toward more sustainable tourism or a mechanism for greenwashing?

TUI’s New Climate Bonds: Environmental Progress or Greenwashing?

Airlines

Southwest Airlines Acquires Jet Fuel Startup Saffire Renewables

Southwest Airlines is developing its own ecosystem for renewable jet fuel, meant to provide more guaranteed access as production is scaled.

Southwest Airlines Acquires Jet Fuel Startup Saffire Renewables

Startups

Southwest Invests $30 Million in LanzaJet’s Renewable Jet Fuel: Startup Funding Roundup

There's a lot of money pouring into next-generation flight technology with promises of huge revenues in the future.

Southwest Invests $30 Million in LanzaJet’s Renewable Jet Fuel: Startup Funding Roundup

Startups

Lightship Raises $34 Million for Electric RV: Startup Funding Roundup

Lightship is developing a fully electric RV available starting in 2026, and Tumodo wants to expand its business travel platform throughout the Middle East and Northern Africa.

Lightship Raises $34 Million for Electric RV: Startup Funding Roundup

Startups

United, JetBlue, Microsoft Among Backers of 3 Jet Fuel Startups for $36 Million

Experts have their doubts about the development and scalability of renewable jet fuel, but many companies are trying to solve those problems.

United, JetBlue, Microsoft Among Backers of 3 Jet Fuel Startups for $36 Million

Airlines

Dubai’s Transportation Future Must Be Multi-Modal and Sustainable

Dubai's rapid growth presents the challenge of balancing the pitfalls of mass travel against a sustainable and satisfying travel experience.

Dubai’s Transportation Future Must Be Multi-Modal and Sustainable