Review: The Ultimate Traveler Guide to Military & Veteran Flight Discounts
Finding affordable flights can be tough, and military members and veterans deserve recognition for their service, especially when traveling for leisure, work, or family visits. WeSalute honors your service by offering exclusive airfare discounts and travel benefits, and we also provide tips on where to find the best travel deals in time for summer vacation season.
This travel guide, drawing on WeSalute’s 25+ years of experience advising members on military discounts, is designed to help you understand and make the most of these valuable travel benefits. Discover how to maximize your savings with our comprehensive overview of available military flight discounts, including those offered through WeSalute+ helping you save on your next adventure.
How Can You Save on Flights with WeSalute Travel and Partner Airlines?
With the all-new WeSalute Travel booking engine, both Basic and Premium WeSalute+ Members can search, compare, and book flights across more than 700 global airlines. This private, members-only platform serves as your centralized travel hub, allowing you to book flights while keeping all your itineraries organized in one convenient dashboard.
When you book your travel through the portal, you can also earn valuable loyalty benefits. Our program allows WeSalute Members to accrue loyalty points, awarded as Reward Credits, each time you travel. Your Reward Credits post directly to your WeSalute Travel account once you complete your itinerary, unlocking excellent opportunities to significantly reduce the cost of your future travel purchases, including flights on participating airlines.
Beyond our comprehensive booking engine, we partner directly with top carriers to offer exclusive savings. For instance, JetBlue provides discounts on all flights, including MINT fares, every day without blackout dates. In addition to the fare discount, JetBlue waives fees for two checked bags on flights within the U.S., the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, which alone can be like saving $170 on a round trip! The $25 service fee for phone bookings is also waived. Members can earn TrueBlue points on their WeSalute+ discounted flights, and there are no restrictions on the number of discounted tickets purchased annually.
Alaska Airlines offers WeSalute+ members a 5% discount on flights departing from the U.S. to destinations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Costa Rica, including flights operated by Horizon Air, SkyWest, and its Alaska’s recent merger partner Hawaiian Airlines. This discount applies to both round-trip and one-way fares, covering all fare types. You can extend the savings to up to six travelers on the same reservation. Don’t forget to enroll in Alaska Airlines' Mileage Plan allowing you to earn valuable miles on your discounted flights!
American Airlines Vacations extends a 10% discount to WeSalute+ members on the land portion of vacation packages, including hotels, rental cars, theme park passes, and tours, across a global network of destinations. You can choose from premier hotels and resorts like Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt, Four Seasons, and more, in destinations across Asia & Pacific, Canada, the Caribbean, Central America, Europe, Mexico, the Middle East, South America, and at various Theme Parks. These WeSalute+ savings can be combined with public rates, promotions, and other air carriers.
Lufthansa honors WeSalute+ members with a 5% discount on transatlantic flights. This discount also applies to flights operated by Lufthansa subsidiaries, including Austrian Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines, and Brussels Airlines. And the best part? You can earn Miles & More points on your discounted travel with any of these airlines!
WeSalute+ members can get a 5% discount on Hawaiian Airlines Coach fares from the U.S. Mainland to Hawaii and from Honolulu to international destinations, including Tahiti and American Samoa. Members can purchase an unlimited number of discounted tickets annually without blackout dates. Additionally, you can earn HawaiianMiles on your discounted travel and enjoy a complimentary Pau Hana Cafe meal and Koloa Rum drink during your flight to get you in the Hawaii vacation spirit!
New! Exclusive WeSalute Military Discount on Breeze Airways
Military and veteran travelers are in for a treat! Whether you have unlocked even more perks with WeSalute+ or you're a free WeSalute Member, prepare to snag an exclusive 15% WeSalute Military Discount on your next Breeze flight! Now you can save money while flying with one of the best airlines in the country, recently voted #3 in the U.S. by Travel + Leisure readers. Just imagine those savings adding up on your round-trip adventures. Simply head over to our Breeze Airlines offer page and use the private members-only link, and watch that price drop.
The WeSalute military discount is applicable to the base fare on all available Breeze flights serving 275 routes to more than 72 cities in 32 states. Your 15% WeSalute Military Discount is valid for discounts on Breeze No Flex fares or Breeze Nice, Nicer, or Nicest Bundles, which include various options for baggage, upgraded seats, fast inflight WiFi, and more. WeSalute Members traveling on Breeze Airways will also earn BreezePoints on their discounted fares, which can be used to save on future Breeze travel.
What Other Savings Are Available for Active Duty and Veterans?
Allegiant Air salutes military service members with various free benefits on domestic flights. These offers are available to active duty, retirees, guard, reserve, veterans, and their immediate family members. Benefits include up to two free checked bags, free oversized baggage, one carry-on, one personal item, free boarding pass printing, one pet in-cabin, early boarding, and waived change or cancellation fees for active and reserve military members due to changes in orders.
Southwest Airlines offers extra perks, including no change or cancellation fees, reusable funds, and two free checked bags. Business Select fares include guaranteed A1-A15 boarding and Fly By priority access. Members can still earn Rapid Rewards points as well! Active duty members without an “A” boarding pass can board between the A and B groups with a valid military ID. Active duty members also receive up to 20 free checked bags with a valid military ID.
How Do I Maximize My Military Savings With Airlines?
To maximize your savings, make sure to enroll in airline loyalty programs such as TrueBlue from JetBlue, Mileage Plan from Alaska Airlines, Rapid Rewards from Southwest Airlines, Miles & More from Lufthansa, HawaiianMiles from Hawaiian Airlines, and BreezePoints from Breeze Airways.
Booking flights in advance and being flexible with travel dates can also help you secure better deals. Active-duty military should always carry a valid military ID. Finally, and don’t forget that joining WeSalute+ unlocks exclusive military discounts and benefits, enhancing travel experiences for active duty, veterans, and their immediate family members.
Make sure that you are saving when you travel by being aware of offers that are available to you. Interested in our WeSalute+ exclusive offers like the 5% off and two free bags with JetBlue or the new 15% off with Breeze Airways? Sign up for WeSalute+ today and enjoy instant savings!
Make sure to check out the all-new WeSalute Travel, where you can book your entire trip in one place and the WeSalute Marketplace for many more military discounts ranging from car rental savings, hotels, Greyhound & Flixbus bus travel. And for those in need of a little extra coverage, WeSalute Travel Protection insurance covers you anytime you travel more than 100 miles from home.
