Singapore has announced that starting in 2026, all flights departing from the island nation will be required to use sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), with customers facing a SAF levy. The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) revealed this plan on Monday.
The initial target for SAF usage will be 1 percent of fuel per flight, with plans to increase to 3 percent to 5 percent by 2030, depending on global developments and the wider availability and adoption of SAF.
The customer levy will be used “for the purchase of SAF to achieve the uplift target,” according to CAAS. It will be a fixed amount based on the SAF target and projected SAF price at that time.
The levy will vary based on the distance traveled and class of travel. For example, flights from Singapore to Bangkok, Tokyo, and London will be taxed approximately S$3 (US$2.23), S$6 (US$4.46), and S$16 (US$11.91) respectively, with passengers in premium cabins paying more.
Singapore’s Minister for Transport and Second Minister for Finance, Chee Hong Tat, stated, “Singapore’s approach is to enable the aviation sector to achieve both growth and environmental sustainability, so that future generations can continue to enjoy the benefits of flying.”
He added that the measures were developed after careful study and consultation with stakeholders, aiming to catalyze the development of sustainable aviation globally.
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