Confirmed: Southwest Airlines Does Offer a Military Fare
Military personnel and their families are often required to travel. In this article by Krystel for armywife101.com, she gives us the low down on Southwest Airlines’ military discounts. Apparently, all you need is your ID and the military person has to be on active duty. This is a great help to those military personnel who have to travel and to the families because now you can afford to go visit your service member when they are in another location, or they can afford to come home more often. Check out all the details by reading the full article here.
Veteran and Military Deals & Discounts
In this article posted on Militaryconnection.com, we find out that it’s not only airlines who are giving our proud military service members a discount, but also a whole bunch of other retail and service providers. From flowers to clothing and much more, if you’re a military service member, you can get discounts at tons of places. You do need to have your ID with you and you will need to ask about it as many places don’t advertise their discounts. However, when you read the full article here, you’ll be surprised at just how many places offer wonderful discounts to our incredibly deserving military service members.
3 Ways to get the Cheapest Flights as a Service Member
You’ll be amazed at the great discounts and programs for airfare listed in this article posted on Military.com. Whether you’re traveling for leisure or official business, there are flight discounts available to you that will save you a lot of money. If you’re on official business, remember to check out the GSA City Pair Airfare, not only are these rates heavily discounted, up to 74%, but they also give you tons of flexibility in your flight plan, stay time and when you need to travel. There’s a lot of other great tips in this article as well for non-official flights so you’ll want to read the entire article here.
Travel for U.S. Military and Federal Government Personnel
Whether you’re traveling on military or federal government business, you’ll want to read this article posted on United.com. While United does offer discounts and special military fares, they have very strict guidelines they follow when issuing these fares and you’ll want to read the entire article here to make sure you have everything you need to get the best discount.
Airlines Military Discounts
Not only do our wonderful military service personnel get great airline fare discounts, but according to this article posted on Militarydiscountscentral.com, they also get some great breaks on baggage fees and flight change or cancelation fees. With many airlines waiving the baggage fee altogether, others waive it on up to five bags, and cancel the height and weight requirements. These discounts often apply only to military service personnel and their families while on active duty, but there are also quite a few who extend these discounts to retirees. In addition, if you’re getting discharged and going home, these discounts will apply to you as well. Read the full article here to get all the details.
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About the author
Barry Mason is a proud third-generation American whose grandfather served in World War II. Born and raised in small-town Tennessee, Barry developed a deep appreciation for American history and traditions from an early age, learning about the sacrifices made by previous generations. Barry has spent over a decade writing about flag etiquette, patriotic traditions, military history, and the stories behind America's most cherished symbols. When he's not researching the fascinating history of Old Glory, you can find Barry volunteering at veterans' events, coaching youth baseball, or exploring America's national parks with his family. A firm believer in supporting American manufacturing and small businesses, Barry is passionate about celebrating the craftspeople who keep American traditions alive. He lives with his wife and two children in a home where the American flag flies proudly every day. Favorite quote: "Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction." - Ronald Reagan
