The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Air France-KLM signed an agreement to launch the airline group’s preparations to partner on the EU Flight Emissions Label (FEL). Air France-KLM is working closely with experts from EASA to implement the label as a means to enhance communication on the decarbonisation strategy to passengers, with the final goal of securing a competitive edge in the industry.

The airline group signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with EASA, thereby providing a structured framework for Air France and KLM to assess and test the end-to-end digital FEL portal and receive reliable information from EASA about the two airlines’ flight emissions data before formally participating in the FEL under Regulation (EU) 2024/3170. The Air France-KLM voluntary move reflects the group’s commitment to decarbonise its operations. The group will also benefit from early access to the label’s results and methodologies, as well as reporting and validation processes.

Apostolos Tzitzikostas, Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, stated: “I warmly welcome the decision by Air France and KLM to become the first airlines to join the EU Flight Emissions Label. This decisive step turns their commitment to decarbonisation into concrete action, reinforcing fair competition, transparency, and trust. It also marks a key milestone in the rollout of the EU Flight Emissions Label and ReFuelEU Aviation, while helping to accelerate the uptake of sustainable aviation fuels to cut flight emissions. I encourage other airlines to join this initiative, driving a more sustainable and transparent future for European aviation".

Florian Guillermet, Executive Director of EASA, stated: “We are delighted to reach a new milestone on the Flight Emissions Label with the support of Air France-KLM. As a result of this agreement, the airline group will be providing valuable insights to help us shape, refine, and optimise the scheme to prepare for its wider implementation”.

Benjamin Smith, CEO of Air France-KLM stated: “Air France-KLM is committed to ensuring a true global level playing field. We are proactively collaborating with the European Commission and EASA, bringing our expertise to the forefront of initiatives like the EU Flight Emissions Label. Our early and active participation is designed to help shape a fair, transparent, and effective framework for all airlines. This initiative is a critical component of our broader strategy to lead the decarbonisation of our industry. We will continue to leverage every available tool to reduce our environmental footprint, and we believe that common, transparent standards are essential to support our collective journey towards sustainable aviation".