In Germany, Lufthansa Cargo said it will include the rising costs of sustainable aviation fuel from January 1, 2025 due to regulatory environmental requirements in the price index of its existing Airfreight Surcharge (ASC). “SAF is a crucial technological key to more sustainable flying and is essential for the energy transition in aviation. However, the aviation industry cannot initiate a competitive SAF market on its own,” the company said. “A targeted policy support strategy is required. Significantly more use of SAF is only possible if its supply volumes and availability increase substantially as quickly as possible and the prices fall accordingly,” it added. The ASC has been in effect since 2015. It is a combined surcharge to cover additional costs that cannot be influenced by Lufthansa Cargo.
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