Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) describes non-conventional jet fuels produced from more sustainable resources (also referred to as feedstocks)*. While producing conventional jet fuel involves fossil fuel extraction, SAF production relies on feedstocks including waste materials from forestry and agriculture, used cooking oil, and beyond.

Put simply, the process of making SAF recycles carbon that is already in circulation as opposed to extracting additional carbon from the ground (thus releasing CO2 that has been, and would otherwise continue to be, sequestered for millions of years). As a result, SAF has a lower net carbon footprint as compared to conventional fuels. Depending on the feedstock and other specifics, SAF has the potential to meaningfully reduce the carbon intensity of flying**.

SAF acts as a ‘drop-in’ fuel, which means it is compatible with existing jet engines. It can be mixed in with or replace traditional jet fuel without changes to existing equipment. While SAF still represents less than 0.1% of global aviation fuel today, it is anticipated to play a meaningful role in decarbonizing aviation – particularly in the short and medium-term while frontier technologies like electric planes and hydrogen propulsion continue to mature to the point of commercial use.

SAF is currently much more expensive than conventional jet fuel. When you support SAF here, it helps to cover this cost difference and to accelerate the adoption and production of this important fuel source for accelerating a lower carbon future for the aviation sector.


*https://www.iata.org/contentassets/d13875e9ed784f75bac90f000760e998/saf-what-is-saf.pdf

**“Clean Skies for Tomorrow: Sustainable Aviation Fuels as a Pathway to Net-Zero Aviation,” World Economic Forum, April 21, 2021 https://www.weforum.org/reports/a356c865-311e-45ca-845d-efe5f762a820

The funds paid are used to support climate projects (SAF and verified offsets) that reduce or remove greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in an amount equivalent to that of your estimated carbon footprint. The price you pay is the total cost to deliver the carbon offset and SAF claims.

The aviation industry is responsible for approximately 2% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. With an understanding of this impact, the industry is working towards global targets such as Net Zero Emissions by 2050.

Pegasus Airlines has committed to this long-term target and has also announced a mid-term carbon intensity reduction target by 2030 of 20% compared to 2019 levels. There are numerous actions underway to achieve these targets which primarily aim to cut carbon emissions at the source.

This offsetting option provided by Pegasus Airlines and CHOOOSE does not replace or minimize an airline’s commitments and responsibility. It is a voluntary engagement option for passengers who wish to offset the emissions associated with their journeys and to help support climate action as individuals. The payment you make by offsetting your travel will be used to support projects that reduce or remove emissions to an equivalent amount of your travel, and Pegasus Airlines does not have any financial gain in this context.