subject: Purchase Military Discount Airline Tickets And Save [print this page] With the current happenings in the world today, military personnel are busy. Whether being shipped overseas, being activated to a local base or station in another state, or being sent somewhere away from home for training, the men and women who serve our country are constantly traveling for business. These service men and women have precious few moments to themselves, and even less time to spend with their family. These people work hard to save us, so the rare time they are able to go on a vacation with their loved ones, they should be entitled to save too, right? The good news is that military discount airline tickets are made available by almost all airlines as a token of their gratitude for the service these people provide.
Because the internet has opened up avenues to new ways of doing old things, military discount airline tickets can be purchased online. Personnel of the armed forces can still buy discounted tickets directly from the airlines or procure flights with the assistance if a travel agency, of course. No matter which method they choose, military people need to supply proof of their eligibility for the discount. To many companies, a government issued Army, Air Force, Navy or Marine identification is acceptable as proof. This can be photocopied and faxed for verification. Other companies may ask for different forms of identity, so it is best to ask someone directly before you purchase tickets. If you are booking online, you can always contact the website's customer service representatives or check out frequently asked questions to find this information. Purchasing airline tickets at a military rate can save you up to seventy percent of regular fares, regardless of whether you are flying domestically or internationally.
Remember that if you are a member of our armed forces, you deserve a discount. Even if you aren't informed up front that it is available or don't see it readily offered on a website, inquire about receiving a percentage or amount off of your travel. If a particular website or agency or airline doesn't offer military discount airline tickets, use another agency, airline or site that does. Many times your spouse and children are eligible to save, too. You work hard at what you do when you selflessly serve our country and protect us, but don't be so unselfish that you hesitate to ask for a little in return.
