Given that military personnel travel a lot by plane, military discounts are a medium to thank them for their selflessly rendered services. These discounts may be in the form of lower airfares, and/or perks such as free checked bags, or premium lounge access. One must know the eligibility, process, and the type of discount/perks available before booking the flight. Here we list down, 10 airlines that offer military discounts.
Delta
Eligibility: Active U.S personnel
Offer:
What to do: Call the Delta Military and Government desk at 800-325-1771.
American Airlines
Eligibility: Active military personnel and their dependents
Offer:
What to do: Contact AA reservations for bookings. Present military ID and travel orders.
JetBlue
Eligibility: Active military personnel and veterans
Offer:
What to do: Show travel orders and a valid DoD Common Access Card (CAC)
Alaska
Eligibility: Active duty personnel, veterans, and military dependents
Offer:
What to do: Call Reservations at 1-800-252-7522. Present a valid active duty ID at check-in.
United
Eligibility:Veterans, active duty military, and their families
Offer:
What to do: Enroll for Veterans Advantage. Present military ID at check-in.
Allegiant Air
Eligibility: Active duty military, veterans, National Guard members, military reserve, and their dependents
Offers:
What to do: Show valid ID
Hawaiian
Eligibility: Active military personnel, veterans, and qualified dependents
Offers:
What to do: Present valid military ID.
Frontier
Eligibility: Active military personnel
Offer:
What to do: Show Common Access Card (CAC) with a uniformed services affiliation at check-in.
US Airways
Eligibility: Active personnel and discharged personnel within 7 days of discharge
Offer: Special flight rates
What to do: Present valid ID or separation papers
Southwest
Eligibility: Active duty personnel and Veterans
Offer: Everyday discounted fares
What to do: Present valid ID.
While discounts depend on airline to airline, it is best to conduct a thorough analysis before booking.
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