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Military families are always on the go. That’s why they’re always on the lookout for deals on airline flights to make travel easier on their bank accounts.
One cheap way to fly is Space Available, or Space A. However, these flights frequently change and seats aren’t always available, so your schedule has to be very flexible. Visit Air Mobility Command for more information on Space A flights.
Related: Expedia can be used to search for and book all sorts of travel, including hotels, airfare, rental cars, cruises, activities, attractions and vacation packages.
Fortunately, there are several airlines that offer military discounts on airfare. Keep in mind that some of these discounts are unadvertised and may not be available online, so be prepared to call the airlines directly to ask about their military rates.
Whether you’re traveling on orders or for leisure, you can find discounted rates on flights as well as deals on checked baggage with the following airlines. (And don’t forget that TSA also salutes the military by offering expedited screening. Learn more at the TSA website.)
Airfare
Delta
For active-duty service members, Delta offers savings on flights not available to civilian customers. They also offer early boarding and special military policies on pet travel along with vacation packages through Delta Vacations. To make a reservation call Delta directly.
JetBlue
JetBlue offers special discounts and fares for active military. Customers who are active members of the military and their immediate family (spouses or children) should contact JetBlue directly.
Southwest
Southwest offers military discounts to active-duty military personnel and their families. Contact Southwest directly at 1-800-I-FLY-SWA (1-800-435-9792) or visit a Southwest ticket counter to take advantage of the discount.
Norfolk International Airport
The airlines serving Norfolk International Airport offer discounts to military travelers and their dependents. Call the airlines directly for information about schedules and fares and to make reservations.
Baggage
Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines offers active-duty military up to five free checked bags. This discount also applies to military dependents on travel orders.
Allegiant Airlines
Allegiant offers active-duty military, Reservists, National Guard and veterans up to two pieces of checked baggage under 99 pounds for free and no charge for oversized checked baggage. Spouses and dependents qualify for the same benefits if they’re traveling on the same itinerary with the eligible military traveler.
American Airlines
Active-duty military personnel traveling on orders can check up to five complimentary bags (up to 100 pounds). When traveling for pleasure, you can check up to three complimentary bags (up to 50 pounds). Military dependents traveling on orders have the same privileges as military personnel.
Delta
Active-duty military personnel traveling on orders can check five free bags that are up to 100 pounds. On military orders, your bags can be 80 inches (total length plus width plus height). For personal travel, active military are able to check three free bags in first class, Delta Premium Select and Delta One (up to 70 pounds) and two bags in Basic Economy, Main Cabin and Delta Comfort (up to 50 pounds). For personal travel, your bags can be 62 inches.
JetBlue
Active-duty military personnel and their dependents traveling on military orders are allowed to check five bags each at no additional cost. Active-duty military personnel and their dependents traveling for leisure are allowed to check two bags each at no additional cost.
Southwest
Military customers traveling on active duty with a current, valid military ID are exempt from the two-piece baggage limit and will not be subject to excess, oversize, or overweight baggage charges if the bags don’t exceed 100 pounds in weight and 80 inches in size.
United
Active-duty military personnel do not have to pay fees for up to five checked bags, depending on your orders. They also get the benefit of priority boarding.
Travel the Land You Love, For Less
Red Roof is proud to honor active military and veteran guests as well as government employees with exclusive travel discounts accepted at any Red Roof location nationwide. As a thank you for your service, Red Roof welcomes you to use these discounts when you’re traveling on business or on vacation.
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