Lufthansa rebrands Green Fares to Impact Fares after court ruling

Lufthansa is rebranding its controversial Green Fares as Impact Fares after a legal defeat, Paddley Too, One Mile at a Time, and PYOK reported. A court in Cologne ruled that the original name misled travelers into believing that flying on Lufthansa aircraft had zero effect on carbon dioxide emissions, according to Paddley Too and PYOK. [1][2][3]

The lawsuit behind the ruling was brought by Environmental Action Germany, One Mile at a Time reported. The rebranding to Impact Fares is mandatory for the German carrier, according to the outlet. [2]

Lufthansa first launched the eco-focused fare category in 2023, Paddley Too and One Mile at a Time reported. Alongside carbon offsets, these fares include extra perks for travelers, such as added ticket flexibility, bonus frequent flyer miles, and accelerated status qualification, according to One Mile at a Time. [1][2]

Deutsche Lufthansa AG operates as the flag carrier of Germany, and its parent holding company is the second-largest airline group in Europe by total passengers carried. [5]