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Air France has added a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) levy to all tickets departing France. The SAF contribution is included in the ticket price and ranges from €1-4 in the economy cabin to €1.50-12 in the business cabin, depending on distance. The airline has also introduced eco-friendly business class and premium economy amenity kits. Made from 93 per cent recycled material, they feature a toothbrush and pen made from corn starch; ear plugs packaged in kraft paper and a tamperevident seal rather than plastic packaging.

Meanwhile, Qatar Airways has become the first carrier to make a transaction on the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Aviation Carbon Exchange (ACE) using IATA Clearing House (ICH). The ACE is a centralised marketplace where airlines and other aviation stakeholders can trade CO2 emission reduction units for compliance or voluntary offsetting purposes.