Here are 10 airlines that offer military discounts.
- Alaska Airlines. Free Checked Bags for Active Duty.
- Allegiant Airlines. Active Duty personnel get up to 3 checked bags free.
- Delta Airlines.
- Frontier Airlines.
- Hawaiian Airlines.
- JetBlue.
- SouthWest Airlines.
- United Airlines.
At Delta, we're delighted to serve those who serve and protect us. For active members of the United States Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard, we're proud to offer military benefits on travel.
Veterans Advantage discountTo thank U.S. military veterans, active duty military, National Guard and Reserve members, and their families for their service, United is proud to provide Veterans Advantage® members with a 5% discount on tickets for United- and United Express®-operated flights purchased on united.com.
All members of the U.S. Armed Forces, including those serving in the Reserves and National Guard can benefit from TSA PreCheck® expedited screening at select airports when flying on participating airlines. Use your Department of Defense identification number when making flight reservations.
To be eligible for Space-A flights, Veterans must have a permanent and total service-connected disability rating. The Space-A Program fills surplus capacity and seating on DOD aircraft. A popular perk among retirees, now eligible Veterans can take advantage of the program and fly for free.
Active Military Personnel BagsFrontier welcomes U.S. military passengers onboard and extends the following baggage waivers when presenting a Common Access Card (CAC) with a uniformed services affiliation at check-in: One free personal item. One free carry-on bag. Two free checked bags.
NOPE. Your DoD ID and its benefits will work in all forms of air travel; official or recreational, in uniform or in civvies, active duty or dependent. I am a civilian spouse (not prior active duty) and I have successfully used my DoD ID for Priority boarding in the past.
Premium cabin passengers, elite members and even co-branded credit card holders get free checked bags on American Airlines. Checked bag fees are also waived for passengers traveling to certain destinations.
As a benefit of Card Membership, you can check your first bag free on Delta flights booked with your Card. The first bag of each passenger in the reservation will be automatically waived of fees at check-in. This benefit can only be used with bags that are not overweight or oversize under Delta's applicable rules.
American Airlines offers discounts on flights to both active-duty military and government members (such as DoD civilians). You'll have to call 800-433-7300 in order to receive the discount. AA also offers a 10% discount to veterans and their families who are registered with VetRewards.
A: Your service member should check with his or her supervisor before traveling. Currently, travel is allowed for: Travel associated with uniformed personnel recruiting and accessions activities, including accessions, basic training, advanced military individual training and follow-on travel to the first duty station.
Southwest offers military discounts to active-duty military personnel and their families. They are available by contacting Southwest directly. Call 1-800-I-FLY-SWA or visit the Southwest website to learn more about booking a flight. Military.com provides discount information as a service to our members.
Currently serving and veterans of the CAF or U.S. military, and one travelling companion, are entitled to complimentary standard seat selection, 25 per cent discount on option plus (if available), one piece of checked baggage up to 23 kg free, and 50 per cent discount on fees applied to additional pieces of luggage.
Military baggage information. WestJet waives baggage fee(s)* for active or veteran Canadian military personnel. Any military personnel travelling for business or personal reasons can do so with a maximum of four bags on WestJet flights and a maximum of three bags on WestJet Encore flights at no additional charge.
Like other carriers, the first people to board on United flights are disabled passengers, active military, families with young children, and those who have a high status within the airline. Following that "pre-boarding" group is Group 1, made up of first and business class passengers.
Eligible users can save up to 40% – 60% on leisure travel. “Priceline is proud to support American Forces Travel by providing the best travel deals the industry has to offer for the brave Americans who support our country through military service,†said Brett Keller, Priceline's CEO.
