Flight Discount?

[maschneider93]

First time posting in a while...
I don't mean to sound greedy or anything but do cadets generally get military discounts from airlines? If so, how would this be done? Thanks!

 

[gonavy14]

I don't know of any airlines that gives discounted rates for military. With that said, most of them will waive baggage fees if they have any.

 

[HCopter]

Not a discount, but enter your military ID # when purchasing airline tickets and you may get TSA Pre, board in the group for military and/or lounge access. As a Doolie, you will be in uniform, but verify with airlines on the exact policy. It depends on airline, exactly how you are flying, and I may be mixing some of this up since my DD has lounge access and had TSA Pre prior to USAFA.

It's good you are thinking about how to get deals. For example, when you graduate (and if the rules stay the same), you can get the AMEX card with fee waived - the $695 one. Ask around the squadron for tips. You get 25% off at lululemon! Not really a military discount, but my DD loves the pick 3 for $10 at Chili's.

 

[maschneider93]

Thanks all!

 

[TLINAU2230]

You can't get discounted price, but TSA pre check is absolutely amazing

 

[Capt MJ]

Go to individual airlines’ websites and search for military baggage fee policy. A simple google search “x Airlines military baggage fee or military benefits” works. Here’s one:

Military benefits − Programs and products − American Airlines

www.aa.com

The “military fare” may not be particularly cheap, but it may be changeable at any time without penalty. Read the fine print. That can come in handy.

Here’s how to use your CAC to get TSA Pre.

Your DoD ID Can Shorten Your Wait at the Airport | Transportation Security Administration

Cross-posted from DHS.GOV Taking leave this summer? Even when traveling for personal time, military and DoD civilian members qualify for TSA Pre✓® –without any extra effort.

www.tsa.gov

 

[justdoit19]

Not a discount, but enter your military ID # when purchasing airline tickets and you may get TSA Pre, board in the group for military and/or lounge access. As a Doolie, you will be in uniform, but verify with airlines on the exact policy. It depends on airline, exactly how you are flying, and I may be mixing some of this up since my DD has lounge access and had TSA Pre prior to USAFA.

It's good you are thinking about how to get deals. For example, when you graduate (and if the rules stay the same), you can get the AMEX card with fee waived - the $695 one. Ask around the squadron for tips. You get 25% off at lululemon! Not really a military discount, but my DD loves the pick 3 for $10 at Chili's.

Not waived anymore. Big news around my Mids buddy’s friends at USNA. In fact, there was a poster here who got it, thinking it waived, probably didn’t read all that fine print, and is on for the fee…for some reason I’m thinking it was also increased to around $800

 

[HCopter]

Not waived anymore. Big news around my Mids buddy’s friends at USNA. In fact, there was a poster here who got it, thinking it waived, probably didn’t read all that fine print, and is on for the fee…for some reason I’m thinking it was also increased to around $800

Yes, that is why I said graduate and continue to monitor...no longer waived for Cadets. Bummer!

 

[Impulsive]

First time posting in a while...
I don't mean to sound greedy or anything but do cadets generally get military discounts from airlines? If so, how would this be done? Thanks!

ALL Academy students are considered active duty, and have a CAC Card with a ten digit ID, enter that number into the TSA "Known Traveler Number" and your ticket will process as TSA Pre-Check. If you join a "Rewards" program, enter that ten digit number into your profile and every time you buy a ticket the airline will process as TSA Pre-Check.

Like @gonavy14 said, the airlines do not offer a "Military Discount" unless it is Official travel through the travel office, but generally they get flexible flights (short notice changes without cost change), and a checked bag for free. Our sons' always pick the last non-stop flight home, then if they get out early or get to the airport early they can almost always change to earlier non-stop flights simply be going to the boarding gate and asking if there are available seats and showing their ID's.

 

[corescue59]

Delta, AA and United all give military 5 free bags if on official orders. If for personal travel you get 2 or 3 bags depending on the airline. You also get to board the plane before most other people. You do not need to be in uniform for this perk. And sometimes United has been known to upgrade military to a seat in Economy plus or first class if available.