Vueling, which forms part of IAG, is promoting the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) with the Avikor system, owned by Exolum, Europe's leading logistics company of liquid products.
Through the Avikor service integrated to the ticket purchasing process, Vueling offers its passengers the possibility to make a small contribution on a voluntary basis, so that SAF is supplied into the airport’s refueling system on the day of each flight, replacing the traditional kerosene.
This process aims to reduce CO2 emissions by up to 80% with this fuel becoming one of the main alternatives to decarbonise the aviation sector.
In addition, the more members of the flight contribute, the more Vueling will compensate towards a greener flight, doubling the same amount of contributions made by passengers using this service.
Franc Sanmartí, Director of Sustainability and Government Affairs at Vueling, says: "This service will allow Vueling to continue to offer competitive prices and accelerate the transition to carbon neutral and greener transport".
Andrés Suarez, Exolum's Global Director of Strategy and Innovation, says: "Avikor provides the possibility of sustainable travel by reducing the CO2 footprint of each flight and facilitating access to the SAF for all passengers who wish to do so”.
This service is already available for bookings through the Vueling app or by accessing the Vueling website from mobile devices. The desktop version will be available in early July.