MalayMail/StraitsTimes-Nov 10
Passengers departing from Singapore will soon be footing part of the bill for the country’s shift to greener skies, with a new levy of between S$1 (RM3.20) and S$41.60 to support the purchase of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), The Straits Times reported today. The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) announced today that the charge will apply to tickets sold from April 1, 2026, for flights leaving Singapore from October that year. The levy, which airlines must list as a separate line item on air tickets, will be based on flight distance and travel class — with business and first-class passengers paying up to four times more than those in economy. For economy or premium economy travelers, the levy will range from S$1 for a flight to Bangkok to S$10.40 for one to New York. Those flying in premium cabins will pay between S$4 and S$41.60. CAAS said the charges were lower than previously forecast due to a drop in green jet fuel prices. The roll-out is timed to give airlines and travelers room to adapt, according to CAAS chief sustainability officer Daniel Ng. “If you go out and buy a ticket today, the levy will not apply, even if you travel beyond October 1, 2026,” he said. The fee will also not apply to transit passengers, training flights or humanitarian operations. Singapore aims for sustainable aviation fuel to make up 1 per cent of all jet fuel used at Changi and Seletar airports in 2026, rising to 3 to 5 per cent by 2030. Read more at;
