Air France·KLM and Hana Tour Form 'Carbon Reduction' Partnership

Sustainable Aviation Fuel Program

Air France and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines announced on the 21st that they have signed a partnership with Hana Tour, the largest travel agency in Korea, for the ‘Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Program’ ahead of Earth Day.

The signing ceremony was attended by Lee Moon-jung, Head of Air France-KLM Korea, and Song Mi-sun, CEO of Hana Tour, among others.

On the 20th, at the Hana Tour headquarters in Jongno-gu, Seoul, Lee Moon-jung, Head of Air France-KLM Korea (right), and Song Mi-sun, CEO of Hana Tour (left), are posing for a commemorative photo after signing the agreement at the 'SAF Partnership Signing Ceremony.'
[Photo by Air France-KLM]

The program is an eco-friendly initiative that Air France and KLM have been conducting since 2021 targeting global companies and travel agencies to promote the use of SAF and reduce carbon emissions. SAF utilizes eco-friendly raw materials such as waste cooking oil and household waste, reducing carbon emissions by up to 80% compared to conventional fossil fuels.

Under this agreement, Hana Tour will estimate the annual carbon emissions generated during flight operations when providing business and travel products and establish an annual contribution fund of the desired scale. Air France and KLM will use the contribution fund to purchase SAF and provide Hana Tour with a report on the carbon reduction achievements attained through participation in the program.

Additionally, they will collaborate to expand the development of sustainable travel products, including eco-friendly accommodations.

Lee Moon-jung, Head of Air France-KLM Korea, said, “It is very meaningful to sign a partnership with Hana Tour, the largest travel agency in Korea, ahead of Earth Day. We will continue to expand partnerships with companies and provide opportunities for general customers to participate, creating an environment where everyone can contribute to decarbonization.”

Song Mi-sun, CEO of Hana Tour, stated, “As sustainability is a global issue, we have joined Air France-KLM’s SAF program, which leads carbon emission reduction efforts, to fulfill our responsibilities as a representative company in the industry. We will continue to strive for the introduction and development of sustainable travel in the Korean travel market.”

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