Most US airlines give a straight discount to flyers with active military duty status. No need to purchase tickets in advance. Even on last-minute JetBlue tickets you will get an assured discount. You may be able to book ticket with special military fare online if you are a member of WeSalute. Membership to WeSalute helps JetBlue verify your active duty military status easily. Here are a few things you may find informative about getting B6 military discount.
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Your account on WeSalute must be active at the time of booking your ticket.
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Only dependents in your family may be able to get a discount.
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Dependent IDs may be verified at airport.
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You will have to display the Common Access Card issued by Department of Defense at the airport.
Discounts are more or less similar for military service personnel travelling for leisure or duty. You will have to show travel orders if you want additional discount given to military personnel on duty. Our HolidayGlobes blog will give you further details on how you can get military discount on JetBlue.
How much Discount is Military members Eligible for on JetBlue?
Upon presentation of a valid CAC card issued by Department of Defense you may get a discount of 5% on any JetBlue flight booking. Family members may also get a discount of 5% provided they are able to show that they are completely dependent on the current service member. Here are a few things you may like to know about JetBlue flights military discount.
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Up to 2 or 5 bags of 50 pounds are in the free baggage allowance - The maximum baggage allowance is higher when you travel on military orders.
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Discount may apply on the base fare only - No discount will be given on taxes, surcharge or airport fee.
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Discount is not on baggage purchase - You will have a free baggage allowance but beyond that you will have to pay the applicable charges.
You may not get discount on JetBlue Vacations package, TrueBlue award flights, flights on partner airlines, baggage purchase, other fees, surcharges, taxes or any other products or service. For details or assistance, you may contact HolidayGlobes on +1-888-595-2181.
Does JetBlue need documents to give a Military Discount?
Yes, JetBlue would need your documents to give a military discount. At the airport, you will have to show your DoD-issued CAC and dependent IDs of your family members. If they are booking online, they must submit their WeSalute membership ID. VetRewards membership ID must be submitted by veterans to get JetBlue Airlines military veteran discount. Here are a few things you must know about verification process on JetBlue.
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If you have an active membership status on WeSalute, you need not submit documents for online booking - You will have to enter membership ID of WeSalute.
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Airline will require the travel orders - This is applicable on JetBlue military flights discounts given to those traveling on military orders.
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Military ID must be shown at the check-in desk - Current service members need not purchase bags. Instead, they will be given a free baggage allowance of up to 5 bags upon display of military ID.
What perks are given to Military Members on JetBlue?
Both military members and their dependents are eligible for perks. JetBlue just wants them to have valid IDs at the time of travel. Take a look at the perks you or your dependents are entitled to.
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Free baggage allowance - JetBlue Airlines military baggage allowance of members and dependents is up to 5 checked bags weighing up to 50pounds each.
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Pre or early boarding - Both you and your dependents are eligible to board ahead of other passengers.
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Flexible travel - You may change or cancel the ticket without the usual charges.
Do military veterans get discount on JetBlue?
Yes, military veterans may get a discount on Jetblue. As of now the veterans advantage program meant for them has been shelved. Instead, they are now supposed to become members of WeSalute+. Active membership of WeSalute+ may help them get a JetBlue Airlines military veteran discount. But discount may be given on several conditions. Take a look at them.
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Tickets may be non-refundable and all the conditions applicable to normal fares vis-a-vis cancellation & changes may apply.
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A 5% discount may be given on the base fare.
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No discount may be given on JetBlue Airlines military baggage fees if you exceed the free allowance.
You may not be able to book a ticket with multiple fare classes. On JetBlue it should be one of these: M, R or V class. You may contact HolidayGlobes on +18885952181 for assistance or details.
