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Hong Ngoc Ha Travel signs Corporate Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) agreement with Air France-KLM

Hong Ngoc Ha Travel, a leading agent of more than 200 domestic and national airlines, has become the first travel agency in Vietnam to participate in the Air France-KLM Corporate Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) program.

On 24 June 2024, representatives from the Air France-KLM Group and Hong Ngoc Ha Travel met to formalize the partnership through a signed contract.

The Air France-KLM group is actively pursuing their ambitious road map towards decarbonization, which includes fleet modernization, efficient operations, and SAF is a significant lever in mitigating the environmental impact of air travel. Through its commitment in the Air France-KLM Corporate SAF program, Hong Ngoc Ha Travel has pledged to procure Sustainable Aviation Fuel in 2024. This proactive step will actively support the transition from the use of conventional fossil fuel to Sustainable Aviation Fuel throughout 2024 and contribute to reducing the company's environmental impact. This collaborative effort among companies advances sustainable aviation practices and fosters increased demand and utilization of SAF.

Jose Hartojo, Country Manager Air France-KLM Singapore and Vietnam said: “It is a privilege to announce that Hong Ngoc Ha is the first Travel Agent in Vietnam and in our Southeast Asia & Oceania region to have joined our Air France-KLM Corporate SAF Program. We are delighted they have joined us and congratulate them on being a pioneer in this part of the world. We are now calling on all Travel Agents in the region to join us to support the aviation industry in the transition from conventional fossil fuel to SAF and reduce CO2 emissions”.

The Air France-KLM Corporate SAF program offers a customized program depending on the sustainability ambitions of a company. Based on travel expectations the contribution the company makes will be used to purchase Sustainable Aviation Fuel within the agreed calendar years.

Learn more about Air France-KLM Corporate SAF Program