From 2 January 2025, an environmental surcharge (YQ) related to the use of SAF, sustainable aviation fuel, will apply to departures from Europe on TAP Air Portugal flights.
This surcharge covers part of the increasingly high costs incurred in complying with the ‘ReFuelEU Aviation’ Regulation, which requires that fuels supplied from 2025 onwards at European airports include SAF. It will be applied by flight segment according to destination and class of service.
SAF, a sustainable aviation fuel, can reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by up to 80 per cent over the life cycle of the fuel, compared to conventional aviation fuel (paraffin, of fossil origin).
Surcharge amounts per segment (€):
|
Region
|
Economy Class |
Busniess Class |
|
Group 1: Europe and North of Africa
|
2€ |
4€ |
|
Group 2: West Africa* and Middle East
|
6€ |
12€ |
|
Group 3: USA, Canada, Mexico, Venezuela, Brazil, Mozambique and Angola
|
12€ |
24€ |
*Including: Dakar, Sal, Boa Vista, São Vicente, Praia, Banjul, Bissau, Accra and São Tomé
The surcharge applies to flight segments departing from:
- EU-27 countries
- Switzerland
- Great Britain
- Norway
Exceptions:
- Domestic flights (mainland Portugal, Madeira and the Azores).
- Infant (INF) tickets that do not occupy a seat.
Examples of applicability:
Lisbon - Paris (One Way, Economy Class): €2
Lisbon - New York (Return, Economy Class): €12
Madrid - Lisbon - São Paulo (Return, Economy Class): €16
For more information, check your GDS or contact our agency help desk.