How to Get Military Discount on Hawaiian Airlines?

As a recognition of their services, active duty military members are considered for discounts on all airlines in US. Availing a discount has been made easier with several airlines partnering with WeSalute. Hawaiian Airlines is one of them. If you have a paid membership to WeSalute, you may book a ticket with HA military discount on the airline website. The discount must be applied when you are booking the ticket. Here are a few things you must keep in mind about military discounts.

• Get your WeSalute+ Identification Card - You will need the details at the time of online booking.
• No need to pre-pay for the baggage at the time of booking - The check-in agent will let you add checked bags free of charge.
• Add your dependents also at the time of booking - Dependents may be added at the time of booking.
• Make a round-trip direct booking through Hawaiian - Military discount is only available on round-trip web fares.

As of now, Hawaiian is in the process of updating the military discount. You may find new features after the airline has updated the military offers. The airline recommends that you check for updates. In this HolidayGlobes blog, we will let you know what offers are being given currently.

Who can Qualify for Military Discount on Hawaiian Airlines?

All those serving in military or having served in military may qualify for military discount on Hawaiian Airlines flight tickets. The military discount is also extended to other service members with a valid DoD-issued Common Access Card. So, you may qualify if you are serving with US reserve army, Coast Guard or National Guard. Here are several things you must know about how you will become eligible for a military discount.

• Permanent Change of Station - Traveling on military orders qualifies you for a military discount.
• Dependents of military customers - Spouse or children may be considered for same discount.
• Active duty military members who have been discharged - You will have to show the discharge papers.

Already prepaid your baggage fee? You may get a refund of Hawaiian Airlines military baggage fees upon producing military ID at the airport. Feel free to get in touch with HolidayGlobes on +1-888-595-2181 for details or assistance.

How much military discount do you get on Hawaiian Airlines?

In extraordinary situations you may be eligible for a bigger discount on Hawaiian Airlines. Service members going through a permanent change of station will be considered for a higher Hawaiian Airlines military baggage allowance compared to others. But they may have to show the relevant military orders. Besides discount, Hawaiian also gives service members perks. The perks given on the airline include the ones mentioned here.

• Early boarding after Zone 2 - You will be called for boarding after priority boarding is over and before general economy boarding.
• Complimentary baggage on display of military ID and travel order - The check-in agent will add the baggage at the airport.
• Complimentary baggage for service members traveling without orders - You are eligible for 2 checked bags.
• No need to pay for TSA Pre-Check - CAC ID number will by default be the known traveler number for TSA.
• No need to pay for pet fee - Those traveling on military orders may transport their pet free of charge in hold.

Do you need documents for military discount on Hawaiian?

In US, you can typically get a military discount only if you have documents. In general, the document you must have DoD-issued CAC. CAC must also be displayed by service members of Reserve Army, Coast Guard and National Guard. The other documents you may need for Hawaiian Airlines flights military discount include the below.

• Dependent IDs of your spouse and children - To prove the dependent status, you must also keep with you dependent IDs of spouse and children.
• Discharge papers - Military members discharged recently may show their discharge papers.
• Military travel orders - If you are undergoing permanent change of station, you’ll have to show the military orders. A pet carrier will be included in your Hawaiian Airlines carry on discount.
• WeSalute Identification Card - You may also have to show that you are an active member of WeSalute.

Why am I not Able to Get Military Discount on Hawaiian?

Usually, you will not have trouble getting military discount on Hawaiian if you have DoD-issued CAC. Once your active military member status has been verified, you will get the discount or perks you are eligible for. Here are some situations where you may not get Hawaiian Airlines military veteran discount.

• You’re not a paid member of WeSalute - Paid membership of WeSalute is mandatory for getting the exclusive 5% discount.
• You have taken a free trial of WeSalute - You may be eligible for a discount if this is the first time.
• You don’t have the relevant papers - If you got discharged recently, you may have to show the discharge papers.
• You didn’t apply for a discount at the time of booking - Military discount should be applied at the time of booking. Retrospective application is not possible.
• You are a relative of military service member - Only those with a dependent status can qualify for military plane discounts on HA.
• Upgrade to ‘Extra Comfort’ seat - You will have to pay the relevant upgrade service fee.

Not every Hawaiian flight is eligible for military discount. Multi-city reservations, one-way flights or itineraries that include other airlines may be excluded. For details or assistance, you may contact HolidayGlobes on +1-888-595-2181.