Bangkok Airways officially introduces SAF on commercial flights
- Bangkok Airways
- Jul 3
- 2 min read
Bangkok Airways announced July 1 that it continues to drive its “Low Carbon Skies by Bangkok Airways” campaign, aiming to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by officially adopting sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on its commercial flights.
“The official use of SAF on commercial flights marks a significant milestone in the airline’s transition toward a more environmentally friendly aviation future,” said Captain Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth, president of Bangkok Airways. “This initiative aligns with the goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions, which lies at the heart of sustainability policies in the aviation sector. In 2024, the airline began using SAF on a pilot flight operating between Samui and Bangkok. This time, SAF will be used on commercial flights departing from Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport to international destinations including Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Luang Prabang and the Maldives.”
Bangkok Airways has begun using SAF blended at 1 percent with 99 percent Jet A-1 fuel, which can help reduce carbon-dioxide emissions by an average of approximately 128 kilograms per flight.
As a leading regional airline, Bangkok Airways said it is committed to enhancing the quality of its services while upholding its core mission to create sustainable value for all stakeholders.
Bangkok Airways said it is committed to evolving into a truly sustainable airline guided by the environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) framework, which is integrated across all aspects of its operations.
In terms of environmental responsibility, Bangkok Airways said it focuses on climate-change management, waste management, efficient use of resources and the adoption of alternative energy sources.
The company added that it continues to explore comprehensive measures to improve fuel efficiency, conduct corporate carbon-footprint reporting (scopes 1-3), expand waste-separation bins, and promote the upcycling of operational waste into products that benefit both society and the environment.
The airline also encourages stakeholders to participate in environmentally friendly services and initiatives such as the “Love Earth, Save Earth” project, now in its eighth year, which involves planting coconut trees to support the ecosystem of Koh Samui.
