Airlines offering benefits and special military fares
If you are military personnel, then you may find some of these airlines' offerings cost-effective:
United Airlines:
If you are an active military personnel and traveling on an official duty or even on a personal trip, then you can check in extra baggage free of charge, this offer does not include military pet shipments. And if you are a veteran even then United Airlines would be a good choice.. To view the latest military benefits offered by United Airlines click here
American Airlines:
Popularly known as AA, American Airlines offers 1st, 2nd and 3rd checked bags complimentary for active the U.S. Military Members and their dependents. Also, American Airlines offers special military fares in some markets. To view the latest military benefits offered by American Airlines click here
Spirit Airlines:
For active-duty military traveling Spirit Airlines provides two free checked bags and a free carry-on, in addition to the already free personal item. However, airlines state that the U.S. Military member should arrive early enough to have their bags checked at the counter, and present their U.S. Military ID. To view the latest military benefits offered by Spirit Airlines click here
Frontier Airlines
Frontier provides one free personal item, one free carry-on bag, and two free checked bags waivers but only after you present a Common Access Card with a uniformed services affiliation at check-in.
Please note that at Frontier Airlines baggage waivers apply to the individual with an active duty status and does not extend to family members or traveling companions. And also, even military travelers' baggage must adhere to policies regarding size and weight limits. Oversize and overweight baggage fees are waived for the first two free checked bags. To view the latest military benefits offered by Frontier Airlines click here
Air Canada:
Members of the Canadian and U.S. Military are entitled to an enhanced baggage allowance whenever they travel on a flight operated by Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge or Air Canada Express. However, each baggage must weigh 70 lbs or less. The allowance is applicable for both personal and duty travel. To view the latest military benefits offered by Air Canada click here
Alaska Airlines:
It offers special military fares to active duty military and their dependents in some markets. Alaska Airlines offers maximum baggage exceptions and you can check a maximum of 5 bags for free. To view the latest military benefits offered by Alaska Airlines click here
Hawaiian Airlines:
Active-duty US military passengers and military personnel who are retired or retiring with proof of official government travel orders and their qualified dependents are allowed four checked complimentary bags per person for coach, first, business classes of service when traveling on orders on Hawaiian Airlines system-wide travel. Each bag is limited to a maximum of 70 lbs. and 80 linear inches. To view the latest military benefits offered by Hawaiian Airlines click here
Booking Military Fares with CheapOair
For military travelers, you can call us at 1-212-763-0477 and our agents can assist you in booking military fares, if the same is provided by the airlines. Fares are based on airline availability and prices may not be guaranteed until booked.
Before calling us, please have your proof of Active Duty* or Veteran Status** handy and do let our agents know that you are looking to book military fares.
Agents may find fares that are lower than military fares which may include our offers and other non-published fares which agents may offer to military travelers.
Coupons for Military Travelers
From time to time, we may offer coupon code specific for our military travelers. All military travelers are eligible for our generic coupons and other promotions.
Benefit offered to Military Travelers on Post Ticketing Fees
As a part of compassion exception policy, CheapOair offers 100% off on our cancellation, refund, or ticket change service fees for Military travelers.
Before calling us, please have your proof of Active Duty* or Veteran Status** ready and announce to our agents that you want to avail this benefit.
* Proof of your active-duty acceptable forms of ID are: .mil Email Address, Active-Duty ID Card, Guard/Reserves ID Card, Common Access Card (CAC);
** Proof of Veteran Status – Acceptable forms of ID are Military Retiree ID Card, Veterans ID card, Veteran Health ID Card, Uniformed Services ID Card, State Driver’s License stamped “VETERAN”.
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