Military Discounts and Deals on Travel
Travel Deals and Discounts for Military & Veterans
Travel opportunities are becoming more and more abundant now that we’re entering the post-pandemic stages of society. With that, many travel providers are offering discounted rates on airline tickets and cruise packages to attract more customers to their businesses.
Military and Veterans Air Travel Deals and Discounts
Discounted Flights for Military & Veterans
These companies offer special military fares and rates for some of their flights.
Free TSA PreCheck for Military
Military members participate in TSA’s PreCheck Program for free.
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Flying Space-A can save you a ton of money on flights. This benefit is available to military, retirees, and their dependents.
Airlines Offering Military Discounts
Alaska Airlines
Offers special military fares to active duty and dependents. These discounts apply to Alaska Airlines, Horizon, SkyWest, and PenAir.
Allegiant Airlines
They do not offer a discount on travel fares, but they do offer free checked baggage for veterans and military members.
American Airlines
In certain areas, American Airlines offers military and government rates. There are also special rates offered to WeSalute members.
Delta Airlines
Delta offers a special rate for military travelers and free checked military bags.
Frontier Airlines
Free checked bags, but no discount on travel fares. Active duty service members only.
Hawaiian Airlines
There is no discount from the airline listed on the official site, but members of WeSalute may receive a 5% discount on flights.
JetBlue
For active duty service members not traveling on official orders, JetBlue offers a discount of 5% off the base fare and there may be additional savings for members of WeSalute.
Southwest Airlines
This airline offers a military rate for active duty and their families.
Spirit Airlines
Spirit offers no military discount, but they check two bags for free for active duty military.
United Airlines
Through WeSalute, veterans can receive 5% off their tickets.
Casinos & Resorts with Military Discounts
Military Discounts on Casinos & Resorts
This is our list of casinos and resorts that provides deals and discounts to military and veterans.
Cruises with Military Discounts
The Best Military Discounts On Cruises
Here are some examples of the best military discounts on cruises.
Cheap Caribbean Military Discount
This e-commerce company takes $150 off your next vacation, and it offers the Waves4Warriors Club. This club has all-inclusive beach deals throughout the year.
Carnival Cruise offers Military Discounts
This cruise line offers discounted fares for the military community to many of their worldwide destinations.
Military Discounts at Celebrity Cruises
This cruise line offers a per-person discount to all military members, including retirees. There are additional discounts for rooms and applies to select 4-night long sails.
Exclusive Military Discounts from Armed Forces Travel
Armed Forces Travel (AFT) brings travel discounts on hotels, rental cars, cruises, and other amenities.
Ski Resort and Ski Passes with Military Discounts
Military Ski Pass Discounts & Winter Gear Savings
Check out this long list of ski pass discounts for the military community.
Epic Pass Military Discount for Vail Resorts
Offers discounts for active and retired military members.
Beaver Creek Ski Pass Discount for Military
This Colorado ski resort offers discounted lift tickets and services to active and retired military.
Breckenridge Ski Resort Military Discount
This establishment offers active and retired military discounts for single-day lift tickets.
Sierra at Tahoe
Located in Twin Bridges, California, this ski resort offers free skiing and riding on Sundays to all military members. Peak exclusion dates may apply.
Snowshoe Mountain
Military members can get 25% off the value and midweek tickets, with a 10% discount on weekends.
Palisades Tahoe
Issues Military Day Tickets for Active military personnel and their dependents. Must be purchased in person and with a valid ID.
Sugarloaf Mountain
Offers 10% off of window ticket rates on weekends and holidays, and 20% off during the week.
Taos Ski Valley
Offers a military pass for $975. Also has a regular military discount on one-day tickets.
Vail Military Discount
Offers discounts for active and retired military members.
Whistler Blackcomb Military Discount
Offers military discounts on lift tickets and other select services.
Winterplace Ski Resort
Offers a 5% discount on online lift tickets and rentals to military members and immediate family members.
Trains with Military Discounts
Amtrak Offers Discounts to Military Veterans
Ride the rails with Amtrak’s military and veterans discount. They will take 10% off the base fare for travel, with certain restrictions applicable.
General Travel Information
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About the author
Lori Waddell serves as Co-director of an emergency response COAD in Montana, a freelance writer, and an Air Force Key Spouse. She is passionate about empowering communities and individuals through knowledge and resources. She currently lives in Montana with her husband and two children.
