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airline SAF surcharge calculation

informationalTravel & HospitalityAnalyzed 07/01/2025

AI Search Visibility Analysis

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High Impact

Total Mentions

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across all AI platforms for this query

Reach

Platform Presence

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was mentioned for this query

Authority

Linkbacks

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linked in AI responses

Reputation

Sentiment

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mentioned (Positive/Neutral/Negative)

Brand Performance Across AI Platforms

3
Platforms Covered
6
Brands Found
25
Total Mentions
BRANDTOTAL MENTIONSPLATFORM PRESENCELINKBACKSSENTIMENTSCORE
1Lufthansa
11
1
95
2KLM
7
1
87
3Austrian Airlines
2
2
65
4Singapore Airlines
2
1
59
5United
1
2
58
6Air France
2
0
55
Referenced Domains Analysis
All 19 domains referenced across AI platforms for this query
ChatGPT
Perplexity
Google AIO
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Google AIO:
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1
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1
1
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1
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1
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1
1
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1
1
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1
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1
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Strategic Insights & Recommendations

Dominant Brand

Lufthansa Group leads with the most comprehensive SAF surcharge system, implementing variable pricing from €1-€72 based on multiple factors.

Platform Gap

ChatGPT focuses on specific airline examples, Google AIO provides broader calculation methods, while Perplexity offers the most detailed technical breakdown.

Link Opportunity

Airlines could benefit from linking to SAF calculation tools and transparency pages to help customers understand surcharge structures.

Key Takeaways for This Query

SAF surcharges vary significantly by airline, ranging from €1 to €72 depending on multiple factors.

Flight distance and aircraft fuel efficiency are the primary drivers of surcharge calculations.

Regulatory requirements like EU SAF blending mandates directly impact surcharge structures.

Airlines are moving from flat-fee to dynamic pricing models that reflect actual fuel consumption.

AI Search Engine Responses

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ChatGPT

3086 Characters

BRAND (3)

Lufthansa
KLM
Singapore Airlines

SUMMARY

Airlines implement SAF surcharges to offset higher sustainable fuel costs. Lufthansa Group introduces €1-€72 surcharges from 2025 based on route and fare class. KLM uses distance and cabin-based pricing (€2-€24 for 1% SAF blend). Singapore Airlines incorporates surcharges into base fares. Calculations consider flight distance, aircraft efficiency, and regulatory requirements for mandatory SAF blending quotas.

Perplexity

3634 Characters

BRAND (4)

United
Lufthansa
KLM
Austrian Airlines

SUMMARY

SAF surcharge calculation depends on flight distance, aircraft type, fuel price differences, and regulatory requirements. Lufthansa's 2025 variable system ranges €1-€72 based on distance and aircraft efficiency, replacing flat fees. Austrian Airlines calculates as cost difference between fossil and SAF fuel per passenger. KLM bases surcharges on distance/class following EU's 2% SAF mandate. Cargo operations use standardized indices reflecting additional environmental costs.

Google AIO

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