Airline Discounts
Most airlines require you to phone in order to obtain the discount. Some offer other perks such as free checked baggage (didn’t that used to be free for everyone?) or priority privileges for TSA checks. Here are some of the airlines that offer military discounts:
- Cheapoair (Up to $40 off with promo code MILITARY40)
- Delta (discount – must call to ask)
- United (5 percent discount)
- American Airlines (sometimes does discounts – call to ask)
- Virgin Atlantic (discount – must call to ask)
- Jetblue (discount)
- Hawaiian airlines (baggage fees waived)
- Frontier Airlines (baggages fees waived)
- Southwest Airlines (discount – must call to ask)
- Allegiant Air (baggage fees waived)
The key to obtaining discounted air travel, like many of the other discounts available to veterans is to just ask.
Thrifty tip: Want to get the cheapest flight and combine it with your travel discount? Do a broad search on Skyscanner first by selecting “entire month” and/or “everywhere” as your destination to see when and where is cheapest to fly (check our other tips here). Next, only select eligible military discount airlines to display. Then you know you’ve found the cheapest flight for your trip in combination with any additional discounts or fees waived.
All-Inclusive Resort Discounts
Both Sandals and Beaches Resorts are all-inclusive, which is a thrifty way to enjoy unlimited premium drinks, gourmet dining, personalized butler service, and of course, some of the most breathtaking beaches in the world. On top of that, both active and retired members of the U.S. or Canadian military are eligible for an additional 10 percent off military discount, making this travel deal even thriftier.
