Sustainability at Transavia

Flying is currently unsustainable. Due to this we are committed to reducing our flights’ CO₂ emissions, recycling, and aiming to reduce waste through innovation.

Before travelling

SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel)

With SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel), aviation becomes less dependent on fossil fuels. As of 2025, flights departing from Europe include an average of 2% SAF, as required by EU rules. While SAF does emit the same amount of CO₂ during the flight, the CO₂ emissions are at least 65% lower over the whole lifecycle (from production to burning). SAF is mixed with regular fuel in the airport fuel tanks to refuel our planes and the planes of other airlines.

New, quieter airplanes

Transavia’s fleet renewal is in full swing. In addition to the seven Airbus A321neo’s, the first four Boeing 737’s have now left the fleet in a circular manner. In the coming years, all Boeings will be replaced by the new Airbus aircraft. This will make Transavia’s fleet increasingly younger, quieter and more fuel efficient, in line with the ambition of the aviation sector to reduce CO2 emissions and noise pollution.

Investing in innovation

We believe in the power of innovation. Together with startups, we invest in the future of aviation via Transavia Ventures.

Cleaning engines

We use less fuel by keeping our engines clean. We wash the engines with our water wash device, thanks to which they work more efficiently. In our YouTube series 'Bij ons aan Boord', our colleague Tommy shows how this process works from minute 35:32.

Watch the video (Dutch only).

What can you do?

Take less luggage with you

Sustainability in aviation is our responsibility, but there are small things that you can do to help. It’s all about weight. If each of our passengers brought 1 kg less luggage, we would have saved 2.4 million kg of CO₂ in 2023. Why? Because the lighter the aircraft is, the less fuel we have to use. So, leave that extra sweater at home and consider bringing an e-reader instead of books!

Contribute to SAF

During the booking of your flight, you can choose to contribute to SAF. By doing so, you will help us buy more of this alternative fuel.

During your trip

Smart technology

We use several technologies to make flying more efficient. For instance our seats are made of light e-leather and the winglets, the aerodynamic devices attached to the tips of the wings, reduce drag caused by wingtip vortices. These elements work together to make sure the aircraft is lighter and uses less fuel.

Separating waste on board

We have been separating our PDM-waste (plastic, metal, and drink cartons) on board since 2022. This has resulted in 26% less general waste in 2023. Our goal for 2030: 80% less general waste compared to 2022.