In a bold leap toward carbon-conscious travel, VietJet Thailand has launched a ground-breaking SAF-powered “Green Route” flight between Bangkok and Phu Quoc — marking a defining moment in the country’s bid to make tourism more sustainable.
The new service — which took off on 6 November 2025 — uses sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), a bio-based alternative to conventional jet fuel. The move reflects Thailand’s commitment to lower-carbon aviation and supports its long-term climate goals.
According to the country’s energy roadmap, SAF usage will become mandatory from 2026 onward, starting with a 1 percent blend and gradually rising over time.
This is more than just a symbolic gesture: each SAF-powered flight can cut roughly 250 kg of CO₂ emissions, and with national ambitions to scale SAF across the aviation sector, the impact could be substantial.
The new “Green Route” aligns with broader policy moves to embed sustainability across Thai tourism. In 2025 the country introduced the Thailand Green Tourism Plan 2030; a comprehensive strategy that seeks to reframe travel in Thailand as environmentally responsible, culturally respectful and economically inclusive.
As part of this shift, other initiatives such as the Thailand Green Tourism Collections promote certified green hotels, eco-friendly transport options and sustainable tour operators in multiple destinations across the country.
For travellers, the Green Route offers a tangible way to reduce their carbon footprint without compromising on convenience or comfort. Choosing an SAF-powered flight at the individual level can therefore become a small but meaningful contribution towards responsible travel on a much larger scale.
For Thailand’s tourism industry and broader aviation sector, the shift signals the beginning of a new era. As airlines, fuel suppliers and regulators collaborate to scale SAF and other green technologies, Thailand is positioning itself as a regional leader in sustainable tourism and low-carbon mobility.
The launch of the Bangkok–Phu Quoc Green Route is more than just a milestone — it’s a promise. A promise that travel can thrive while treading lightly; that holiday memories don’t have to come with a heavy environmental price; that Thailand’s skies and its natural beauty can be preserved for generations to come.
For travellers, operators and communities, this is the beginning of a greener, more thoughtful way to explore the Land of Smiles.
