Air France-KLM has become the first airline group to partner with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to support the development of the forthcoming EU Flight Emissions Label (FEL). The initiative, backed by the European Commission, aims to provide passengers with standardised and transparent information about the environmental impact of their flights, including carbon dioxide emissions and energy efficiency metrics.
The FEL project is designed to empower travellers with reliable data to make more sustainable choices when booking air travel within Europe. As part of the collaboration, Air France-KLM will participate in testing the FEL portal and offer technical and methodological input, drawing on its operational expertise to help shape the design and functionality of the labelling system.
Benjamin Smith, CEO of Air France-KLM, said: “Air France-KLM is committed to ensuring a true global level playing field. Our early and active participation in this initiative is intended to help shape a fair, transparent, and effective framework for all airlines.”
The partnership aligns with Air France-KLM’s broader decarbonisation strategy. The Group is leveraging multiple measures to reduce its environmental impact, including the accelerated renewal of its fleet with new-generation aircraft that offer up to 25% lower fuel consumption. Additional efforts include the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), the implementation of eco-piloting techniques to improve fuel efficiency, and promoting intermodal transport solutions that integrate lower-emission alternatives such as rail.
By collaborating with EASA and contributing to the development of the EU Flight Emissions Label, Air France-KLM reinforces its commitment to industry-wide climate action and regulatory transparency in aviation.
