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Lack of Sustainable Aviation Fuel May Increase Airfares

Harrison Minihane
Last updated: 16 May 2025 11:15
By Harrison Minihane 3 Min Read
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An aircraft loading SAF. © EVA Air
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The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) warned on May 15 that a shortage of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) could increase airfares and restrict travel options.
A photo of a plane with Sustainable Aviation Fuel on the engine
Sustainable Aviation Fuel © Mélody Chunlaud

Sustainable Aviation Fuel in the industry

In most areas in the aviation industry, there is a huge push towards net-zero and green commitments. Still, currently, according to a WTTC report, SAF accounts for just 0.3% of global jet fuel, or 1.25 billion litres. For context, the industry would need to be using 450 billion litres to meet airline net-zero goals.

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Sustainable Aviation Fuel in the industryHow could the current status of SAF impact air travel?More about the WTTC

It is of course a work in progress and nations are implementing measures to increase the use of SAF, by rolling out initiatives requiring airlines to use SAF in their fuel mix. Notably, EU airlines currently sit at a 2% SAF blend in 2025, escalating to 70% by 2050. China however requires airlines to be using a 15% SAF blend by the year 2030. Similar policies exist in nations like Sweden, Brazil, and Japan, whilst India and Turkey are currently exploring mandates.

A photo of a Sustainable Aviation Fuel advertisement at Frankfurt airport
Sustainable Aviation Fuel advertisement at Frankfurt airport © Ubahnverleih

How could the current status of SAF impact air travel?

The simple fact is, SAF production can cost up to 10 times more than conventional jet fuel. A lack of investment and infrastructure has not helped to mitigate this, WTTC president and CEO Julia Simpson says:

“Sustainable fuel is the single biggest game changer for travel and tourism, but right now, supply falls dangerously short of demand. Every hotel, tour operator, travel agency, cruise line and airline has a role to play. Sustainable fuel is not just an environmental necessity. It’s a business imperative. Governments must incentivise SAF production, not just set targets.”

There has been undeniable growth in SAF production and integration into the aviation industry in the last decade, but if the industry does not come together as a whole, meeting the government mandates to increase the SAF blend in fuel could increase the cost of air travel for consumers and limit their options.

A photo of Sustainable aviation fuel being delivered to Malaysia
Sustainable aviation fuel being delivered to Malaysia © Martijn Gijsbertsen

More about the WTTC

Founded in 1990, the WTTC is a global authority on travel and tourism. They promote sustainable growth and provides data-driven insights to support the sector’s economic impact worldwide.

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