The FEL Implementing Regulation sets out the conditions for a correct and clear display of flight emissions. As per Article 6(5)(b) of this implementing regulation, the aircraft operator may not display emissions similar to those in the FEL which were not requested under the formal process. This applies to all routes to and from union airports regardless of whether or not the aircraft operator is a label holder, or a label has been requested. Using the FEL is therefore the only method to ensure compliance of airlines with EU law when displaying emissions either to or from Union airports. If the aircraft operator is a label holder, it should request labels for all operations.
EASA collaborates with industry partners such as Google, currently providing estimates to the industry for displays of emissions. This is to ensure aircraft operators participating in the program and their third-party resellers, including online travel agents (OTAs), meta searches and travel management companies (TMCs), can seamlessly comply with the requirements of the law with the minimum burden of digital deployment. Monitoring of compliance by EASA will be performed collaboratively with aircraft operators and third parties, appropriately considering any gaps in the request or display of labels and addressing challenges in distribution, such as platform updates, while ensuring compliance with the legal framework.
IATA and industry bodies are invited to participate in the program. Other 3rd party providers will be consulted in the development and operations of the program as appropriate.