Preparing for
Emissions Trading in Europe



Frequently Asked Questions


These frequently asked questions are meant to help you understand what is needed to prepare for emissions trading in Europe.

  • What is an Emissions Trading Scheme?
  • How does the EU ETS apply to aviation?
  • Which airlines are captured by the EU ETS?
  • My airline is included - What should I do now?
  • What types of flights are included?
  • What are the trading periods?
  • Which is my administering Member State?