- Lufthansa rebranded Green Fares as Impact Fares.
- The change follows EU Directive 2024/825.
- European routes use SAF for 20pc of estimated CO2 emissions.
- Intercontinental routes use SAF for 10pc of emissions.
- More than five million passengers have booked the fare since 2023.
Lufthansa has rebranded its Green Fares as Impact Fares following new EU rules against greenwashing. The change was revealed on 23 October and took effect after Directive (EU) 2024/825 came into force on 27 September 2026. The directive bans unverified generic claims such as green, eco-friendly or climate-friendly without official certification.
On European routes the airline states SAF covers the equivalent of 20pc of estimated CO2 emissions, with the rest offset by projects. On intercontinental routes 10pc of emissions are covered by SAF and 90pc is allocated to climate protection projects. Lufthansa commits to deploying additional SAF into flight operations within six months of passenger departure.
The rebrand follows a German court ruling from a March 2025 lawsuit that found marketing claims suggesting passengers could make flights climate-neutral by paying an extra fee were legally unsubstantiated. More than five million passengers have booked the fare option since its inception in 2023. The fare is available across all travel classes and includes extra miles and flexible rebooking options.
