Air France-KLM has signed an agreement with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to launch preparations for partnering on the EU Flight Emissions Label (FEL).
The fully digitalised FEL process shares flight-related emissions with passengers, encouraging them to make informed choices when comparing flights. It also hopes to drive airline accountability by “establishing a harmonised emissions calculation methodology, data reporting, and emissions display for all airlines in the European Union.”
The airline group has entered into a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with EASA, establishing a structured framework for both Air France and KLM to evaluate and trial the end-to-end digital FEL portal. Through this collaboration, the airlines will gain access to reliable emissions data from EASA ahead of their formal participation in the FEL, in line with Regulation (EU) 2024/3170.
Air France and KLM are the first airlines to formally engage with EASA on FEL implementation, emphasising their joint commitment to decarbonising the industry. Speaking on the decision, Benjamin Smith, CEO of Air France-KLM said:
“Air France-KLM is committed to ensuring a true global level playing field. We are proactively collaborating with the European Commission and EASA, bringing our expertise to the forefront of initiatives like the EU Flight Emissions Label. Our early and active participation is designed to help shape a fair, transparent, and effective framework for all airlines. This initiative is a critical component of our broader strategy to lead the decarbonisation of our industry. We will continue to leverage every available tool to reduce our environmental footprint, and we believe that common, transparent standards are essential to support our collective journey towards sustainable aviation.”
When sharing the news, Apostolos Tzitzikostas, Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism encouraged other airlines to join the initiative while applauding Air France and KLM.
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