Alaska Airlines may offer you military discount after verifying your status. Current service members are eligible for all the perks associated with military. Close relatives of a current service member who are dependent are also eligible for most perks or discounts. As of now veterans are not eligible for discounts. Discounts may not be available during high seasons or peak travel periods. Peak travel periods may vary depending on the destination. Baggage allowance is limited during peak travel periods. You may show the following documents to get AS military discount.
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Common Access Card (CAC) with a uniformed services or academy affiliation.
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Armed Forces of the United States Identification Card with an active duty, reserve, guard, or academy affiliation.
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Military orders indicating Permanent Change of Station at the time of acceptance within 60 days of report date.
Service members who have been discharged from active duty in the past 7 days are also eligible for Alaska Airlines military discount. Our HolidayGlobes blog will give you further insight into how to get a discount if you are a service member.
How Do I Book Discounted Military fare tickets on Alaska Airlines?
Tickets with special military service fare may be booked only on phone. For details on availability of military fare tickets on any given route, you may give a call to Alaska Airlines’ customer service. An Alaska agent may also help you with booking a ticket if available. Here are several tips you will find handy for getting military discount Alaska Airlines flights.
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Customer service or Alaska reservations may be able to give you the details of the rate.
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If you’re hearing or speech impaired you can dial 711 for relay services.
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Service members with disability or requiring special assistance may call a dedicated number.
Tickets booked with Saver fare on Alaska are non-refundable or non-changeable. But those booked with special military service fare may be changed or cancelled. For details or assistance you may contact HolidayGlobes on +1-888-595-2181.
How many bags can be checked by current service member on Alaska?
If you are an active duty service member travelling on military orders, you may check up 5 bags free of charge. Active duty service members traveling on personal visit may check up to 2 bags. Here are a few things you must remember about Alaska Airlines military baggage allowance.
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No overweight or oversize baggage fee will be charged - Bags weighing up to 70 pounds and measuring up to 115 inches will be accepted.
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Seasonal limit to baggage allowance - Baggage allowance during high season may be curtailed to 1 checked bag per person.
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Excess baggage during peak travel periods - Oversize or overweight bags are not allowed.
Can my relatives also get discount if I am a current service member?
Waivers like Alaska Airlines military baggage fees may be availed by relatives of current service members. Relatives of serving military personnel may also book tickets with special military fares. To be eligible the person must be a legal dependent of the current service member. They must present proper identification and documentation at check-in. Take a look at who is eligible for a discount.
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Spouse or dependent 10 years or older with a dependent ID.
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Children of current service members aged 2 to 9 years.
What perks do I enjoy as a current service member on Alaska Airlines?
Besides free baggage allowance and special military service fares, you may enjoy many other perks as a current service member. Here are perks Alaska Airlines will offer if you show a valid military ID at the time of travel.
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Discount on food and drinks - You and your spouse and children may get 15% discount.
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Flexibility with travel - You may change or cancel a ticket without charges. Taxes will also be refunded.
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Access to Alaska lounges - Lounge day passes may complimentary on select flights. If not complimentary, you may also purchase them at a discount.
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Ship your pets - Discount on AVI rate for transporting animals through Pet Connect may be given.
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Pre-boarding for current service members - You may get the opportunity to board early.
While Alaska Airlines military veteran discount may not be available, you may enjoy a few perks if you have been discharged in the past 7 days from active duty. But you must have the separation papers to book tickets with special military service fare. For details or assistance, you may contact HolidayGlobes on +1-888-595-2181.
