Green Fares: flying more sustainably with Discover Airlines

The Lufthansa Group has set themselves the ambitious goal of a neutral CO2 balance by 2050. A goal that is worth every effort. To achieve this, we want to reduce emissions from air travel as much as possible. One result of this trajectory is delivering Green Fares – these are fares that enable more sustainable travel.

Contribute to future reductions in CO2 emissions with Green Fares

Throughout Europe

By selecting Economy Green and Business Green fares, you will contribute to future reductions in CO2 emissions. This contribution corresponds to the use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) equivalent to 20% of estimated individual flight-related CO2 emissions and a contribution to high-quality climate protection projects equivalent to the estimated remaining  80% of individual flight-related CO2 emissions. This 20/80 combination is an established Green Fares metric on European flights, enabling more sustainable flying. In addition to CO2 emissions, flying has other impacts on the climate.

Green Fares Illustration Short- and medium-haul flights

Across the rest of the world

We now offer Green Fares on many long-haul routes offered by the Lufthansa Group, the better to enable more sustainable travel.

By choosing Economy Green, Premium Eco Green, Business Green or First Green fares on long-haul routes, you can help reduce future CO2 emissions. This contribution corresponds to the use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) equivalent to 10% of estimated individual flight-related CO2 emissions, and a contribution to high-quality climate protection projects equivalent to the estimated remaining 90% of individual flight-related CO2 emissions.

Available on Lufthansa Group airlines long-haul return flights, except for bookings to and from Japan.

Green Fares Illustration long-haul flights
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Book Green Fares

Green Fares do not need to be booked separately. Alongside Economy, Premium Economy and Business fares, they constitute a standalone fare that can be booked directly.

With Economy Green, Premium Green and Business Green, we offer all the advantages of our fare families, in addition to more flexible rebooking options and additional Miles and Points.

Overview of our European Green Fares

Service Economy Green Business Green Sustainability Contribution towards reducing the climate impact of future flights through the use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) (≙ 20% of estimated individual flight-related CO₂ emissions) and through contributions to high-quality climate protection projects (≙ 80% of these CO₂ emissions). Contribution towards reducing the climate impact of future flights through the use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) (≙ 20% of estimated individual flight-related CO₂ emissions) and through contributions to high-quality climate protection projects (≙ 80% of these CO₂ emissions). Points Yes
(+20% Points and Qualifying Points)
Yes
(+20% Points, Qualifying Points and HON Circle Points)
Miles Yes (+20% miles) Yes (+20% miles) Carry-on baggage 1x 8 kg 2x 8 kg Item of baggage 1x 23 kg 2x 32 kg Priority Lane No Yes (subject to availability) Lounge access No Yes (according to availability) Priority Boarding No Yes Free seat next to you No Yes Onboard Cloud Yes
Yes
Drinks and snacks1 Yes (at an additional fee) Yes (meals and beverages) Rebooking2 In accordance with the fare conditions displayed during the booking process. In accordance with the fare conditions displayed during the booking process. Refund No No

1 The offer may vary depending on the flight time.
2 An additional fee may be charged if rebooking to a higher booking class. If the itinerary changes, the price will be recalculated taking into account the new itinerary. Fare difference may be incurred.

Overview of our long-haul Green Fares

Service Economy Green Premium Green Business Green Sustainability Contribution towards reducing the climate impact of future flights through the use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) (≙ 10% of estimated individual flight-related CO₂ emissions) and through contributions to high-quality climate protection projects (≙ 90% of these CO₂ emissions). Contribution towards reducing the climate impact of future flights through the use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) (≙ 10% of estimated individual flight-related CO₂ emissions) and through contributions to high-quality climate protection projects (≙ 90% of these CO₂ emissions). Contribution towards reducing the climate impact of future flights through the use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) (≙ 10% of estimated individual flight-related CO₂ emissions) and through contributions to high-quality climate protection projects (≙ 90% of these CO₂ emissions). Points Yes
(+10% Points and Qualifying Points)
Yes
(+10% Points and Qualifying Points)
Yes
(+10% Points, Qualifying Points and HON Circle Points)
Miles Yes
(+10% miles)
Yes
(+10% miles)
Yes
(+10% miles)
Carry-on baggage 1x 8 kg 1x 8 kg 2x 8 kg Bag1 1x 23 kg 1x 23 kg 2x 32 kg Priority security lane No No Yes (according to availability) Lounge access No No Yes (according to availability) Priority Boarding No No Yes (according to availability) Entertainment Yes
Yes Yes
Snacks and drinks Yes Yes Yes (meals and beverages) Rebooking Yes (free of charge) Yes (free of charge) Yes (free of charge) Reimbursement2 Yes (for a fee) Yes (for a fee) Yes (for a fee)

1 Please note that different baggage regulations apply for some destinations. Go to the baggage calculatorThe link will be opened in a new browser tab
2 Please note that different reimbursement rules apply for travel originating in the U.S. or Mexico.

Further information on SAF and the climate protection projects

Additionally, you can find information on the Lufthansa Group’s climate protection activities on the following page: