SAS Scandinavian introduces ticket types to include biofuel

SAS has launched two ticket types that include biofuel. These tickets will be available for customers to buy on all domestic, European and Scandinavian routes. 

As part of the carrier’s aims to use fossil-free fuel equivalent of all its domestic flights by 2030, passengers can purchase Go Smart or Plus Pro tickets that include the maximum allowed amount of biofuel.

These tickets with come with approximately 50%* of biofuel included to lower the CO₂ emission of their SAS flight. This is calculated based on approximate flight time: 60 minutes on Swedish or Norwegian domestic, 60 minutes within Scandinavia, 35 minutes on Danish domestic or 1hour 30 minutes on European flights.

The amount of biofuel purchased will be used to replace the equivalent amount of fossil fuel in SAS’ operations.

“Our journey toward a more sustainable aviation continues and by increasing the use of bio  fuel we are bridging the gap to zero emission flights. We know it is important for our customers, both leisure and corporate, to actively take part in these efforts and SAS Bio will fill this demand”, said Ann-Sofie Hörlin, Head of Sustainability at SAS.

What is biofuel?

Biofuel is a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) emitting approximately 80% less climate-impacting CO₂ compared to fossil fuels during its life cycle. At present, according to regulations for commercial aviation, biofuel must be blended with conventional jet fuel with a maximum blend of 50% SAF.

Since 2019, SAS has offered biofuel as a travel extra, which is available on all Scandinavian flights.