News / Lufthansa Cargo folds SAF costs into its airfreight surcharge

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Lufthansa Group’s cargo customers will see a rise in the carriers’ airfreight surcharge (ASC) from 1 January, as it folds-in sustainable aviation fuel costs. 

From January, fuel used for all flight departures from the EU must blend-in 2% SAF. Lufthansa Cargo and sister company Swiss WorldCargo said today they “cannot bear the increasing environmental costs of mandatory blending on their own”. 

A spokesperson told The Loadstar: “It is important for us to let our customers know early on how we will deal ...