British Airways Owner Warns Green Fuel Mandates Could Kill European Aviation

The chief executive of British Airways' parent company has said planned environmental charges on airlines would "kill" the European aviation industry and push up fares. Luis Gallego, the chief executive of International Airlines Group IAG, has warned the proposed green charges which are more burdensome for UK carriers would hike prices for passengers and cause damage to the aviation industry.

The amount of sustainable aviation fuel SAF an airline is required to use is due to rise next year, under the proposed rules. 7 per cent SAF. After rising next year, this amount is expected to soar to 10 per cent by the end of the decade.