April 27, 2021
United will purchase 3.4 million gallons of the sustainable fuel this year out of the of the 4 billion gallons airlines uses a year.
United Airlines is doubling down on a still-nascent path to decarbonizing its operations — sustainable aviation fuel.
Through a new partnership with some of the country’s largest corporations, the Eco-Skies Alliance, United will triple its use of sustainable aviation fuel this year.
"This demonstrates really incredible market leadership, but we need sustainable aviation fuel to be the norm, not the exception," said Lauren Riley, United’s head of global environmental affairs and sustainability.
Indeed, the alliance will help United purchase 3.4 million gallons of the sustainable fuel this year with funds from corporate partners that rely heavily on business travel.