Take sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This government, and the Conservatives before them, proudly announced their aim by 2030 is for SAF to constitute 10% of all the fuel powering flights departing the UK. A lofty ambition, but how realistic is it?
According to travel intelligence specialist Mabrian, European aviation’s carbon footprint grew by 16% in 2023, with the UK accounting for 18% of Europe’s aviation-related emissions. This footprint will no doubt have grown in 2024 and will do so again in 2025 judging by the capacity hikes we are seeing.
