airline SAF surcharge calculation
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ChatGPT
BRAND (5)
SUMMARY
Provides a structured explanation of SAF surcharge calculations with specific examples from Lufthansa Group and KLM. Focuses on practical implementation details, including Lufthansa's Environmental Cost Surcharge ranging from €1 to €72 and KLM's doubled surcharge of €2–€24. Emphasizes the regulatory drivers and varying factors like flight distance and aircraft type that influence surcharge amounts.
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Perplexity
BRAND (5)
SUMMARY
Delivers a technical breakdown of SAF surcharge methodology, emphasizing the price premium calculation between SAF and conventional jet fuel. Explains key calculation factors including fuel consumption per flight, aircraft specifications, booking class considerations, and regulatory blend mandates. References EU ReFuelEU Aviation regulation requirements with specific percentage targets from 2% in 2025 to 70% by 2050.
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Google AIO
BRAND (5)
SUMMARY
Offers a comprehensive overview covering multiple calculation approaches used by different airlines. Explains that surcharges are based on SAF cost premiums compared to traditional jet fuel, with methods varying from Lufthansa's CO2-based formulas considering booking class and aircraft type to flat fees or percentage-based approaches. Highlights market price dependencies and feedstock cost factors.
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Strategic Insights & Recommendations
Dominant Brand
Lufthansa emerges as the most prominently featured airline across platforms, with detailed coverage of its Environmental Cost Surcharge implementation and calculation methodology.
Platform Gap
ChatGPT provides specific pricing examples, Perplexity focuses on regulatory compliance details, while Google AIO offers broader methodological comparisons across airlines.
Link Opportunity
All platforms reference external sources extensively, with Perplexity providing the most comprehensive citation network for regulatory and industry information.
Key Takeaways for This Prompt
SAF surcharges are calculated based on the price premium between sustainable and conventional jet fuel.
Calculation methods vary significantly between airlines, from flat fees to complex CO2-based formulas.
EU regulatory mandates are driving standardization with specific blend percentage requirements through 2050.
Major European carriers like Lufthansa and KLM are leading implementation with transparent surcharge structures.
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