Bangkok Airways has officially started using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on its commercial flights, becoming one of the first Thai carriers to integrate greener fuel alternatives into regular operations. The initiative began on 1 July and supports Thailand’s broader green aviation goals, reports Argus.
The airline will now use a 1% SAF blend with 99% conventional Jet A-1 fuel on select international routes departing from Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport, including flights to Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Luang Prabang, and the Maldives.
According to the company, each SAF-powered flight will reduce carbon dioxide emissions by an average of 128 kilograms, contributing to efforts to cut aviation’s environmental impact.
This follows Bangkok Airways’ successful SAF trial on a 2024 pilot flight between Samui and Bangkok.
The airline’s broader environmental strategy addresses climate change, waste management, and energy efficiency, and includes regular reporting of its Scope 1 to Scope 3 emissions. It is also working on improving fuel efficiency and exploring more alternative energy sources.
