How to Find Military Discount Airline Fares
Are you retired from the military? Well, you'll be happy to find out that military discount airline fares are offered currently for a variety of places. However, finding the right ones can sometimes be easier said than done. This is a guide to help you find the best military discount airline fares for you.
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The first way is something called "Space A" travel, also known as Space Available Travel. It is generally close to free and available only to servicemen and their families, but it's also not a service to use if you need to be somewhere at a specific date. Essentially, what this program does is give you any available seat on any DoD owned plane. Once all personnel are on board, you get to look at extra seats available on those flights.
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Unfortunately, that service is slowly being phased out, especially after 9/11. With it getting harder and harder to obtain, there are also special military discounts available not just for air travel but for all sorts of travel. Go to http://benefits.military.com/discount-center/travel/home.do to take a complete look at what is available.
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Another option that many military personnel fail to look at is regular limited-time standard discounts. These discounts can sometimes produce a lower price than a military fare, and should always be checked to make sure that no better price is available for your airfare. There are a variety of websites you can go to to find more information on these, but generally it's enough just to go to an airlines website to see what they have available for you.
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Tips & Warnings
REMEMBER: Military discounts are for those who are/were in the military ONLY. Attempting to fraud the government by pretending can have criminal consequences.
WARNING: Always be on the lookout for scams concerning military discounts. Make sure that the site is a legitimate site, preferably with government or military associations to prove it's legitimacy.
