When it comes to saving, any kind of discount is welcome! Of course, this philosophy also applies to the world of travel.
Did you know that many airlines offer special discounts for groups like children, students, senior citizens, and military personnel?
Here is a list of airlines that provide these special rates. Keep this information handy when you are booking flights, especially if someone in your party qualifies for these discounts.
Domestic Airlines Offering Discounts
American Airlines
American Airlines offers military benefits not only on fares but also on vacations, bags, and priority boarding.
Delta
Active-duty U.S. military members can get free checked bags and special discounts on pet travel and Delta Vacations. They also offer an option to save on medical emergency flights for war-injured immediate family members or domestic partners.
United
5% discount on the base fare for students 18 to 23 years old (available until December 31, 2023, only through the United app), and 5% for veterans and military personnel (all fares except Basic Economy).
United offers senior discounts on some flights, which can be found when booking tickets and selecting “Senior 65+”
Southwest
Special U.S. active-duty military and government fares (not available on Southwest.com), priority boarding, and extra baggage allowance.
JetBlue
Discount of 5% on the base fare for active-duty and retired military personnel, veterans, National Guard and Reserve, and their families through the Veterans Advantage program.
JetBlue U.K.
Student discount of up to 20% on Core (economy) and Mint (Business) fares, as well as additional checked baggage allowance.
Must be booked through the following JetBlue’s preferred travel agencies: Trailfinders, Student Universe, and Southall Travel.
Alaska Airlines
Special discounts on the base fare for U.S. military personnel and their families. Other benefits include complimentary day passes for U.S. military personnel traveling in uniform on an Alaska flight, 15% discounts on in-flight snacks, up to 5 free checked bags, priority boarding, and free travel for trained service animals.
Members of the Veterans Advantage rewards program can save 5% off base fares and receive extra discounts from over 350 merchants.
Hawaiian Airlines
Veterans Advantage rewards members can receive 5% off the base fare when flying round trip from the U.S. Mainland to the Hawaiian islands, as well as on flights between an international city and Hawaii.
International Airlines Offering Discounts
Air Canada
Students in Canada can save with the airline’s Student Flight Pass. Special child fares for travelers under 12 on international flights.
Members of the U.S. and Canadian military can get up to 3 checked bags (32 kg/70 lb each).
British Airways
AARP members can save $65 off in economy Standard and premium economy fares, and $200 off in business class. Offer valid until January 31, 2024.
Air France
Students receive promotional fares on selected destinations, plus up to 2 free checked bags (23 kg/50.7 lb.). Proof of student status is required.
Lufthansa
Veterans Advantage members can save up to a 5% discount on base fare on Lufthansa-operated flights purchased on the airline’s website.
Students get special discounts on flights (student status verification required) and other benefits like one free checked bag as well as options to rebook and refund.
KLM
Children between 2 and 11 years old automatically get a reduced ticket price. According to KLM’s Canadian site, students can get special discounts on fares, flexibility to cancel or request a refund (minus a EUR 200 fee), and an extra checked bag.
Emirates
Students can save 10% on the base fare in Economy class and 5% in Business Class on selected fare categories. Student status verification is required.
Infants and children up to 11 years old receive discounted fares.
Qatar Airways
Students can get exclusive discounts and benefits by joining the airline’s Student Club. Besides savings on fares, students can have complimentary onboard Wi-Fi, companion passes, additional baggage allowance, and flexibility to change flights.
The airline offers special fares for infants and children up to 5 years old.
Turkish Airlines
By joining the airline’s Miles&Smiles program, students have access not only to discounts on flights (up to 20% off) but also to extra baggage allowance, a one-time free ticket change, welcome miles, and 25% more miles earned on flights.
Children 2-12 get discounts on domestic (10%) and international flights (15% depending on fare rules) and extra benefits, such as 2,000 welcome miles, as members of the airline’s High Five Club.
Iberia
Students and young people under 30 years old can join the Iberia Joven program to access exclusive discounts on flights and other benefits.
Children between 2 and 11 years old can get discounts depending on the fare and destination.
TAP Portugal
Special fares for infants and children up to 11 years old.
Copa Airlines
Special discounts for students and senior citizens are available by contacting their Call Center or visiting one of their sales offices.
Avianca
Special discounts for infants and children up to 11 years old. The percentage varies depending on the destination, but in general, there is a 25% discount in Economy class for infants and children with assigned seats and a 90% discount for infants without an assigned seat.
