What you need to know about the Alaska Airlines Military Discount…

Most airlines offer a discount of some kind to military members. But they all differ, from offering free bags to discounts on tickets. If you are planning a trip or just want to know, here is what Alaska Airlines offers service members and their families as a military discount.

What is the Alaska Airlines military discount?

• Alaska Airlines offers military fares to active duty members with valid IDs, their accompanying spouses and dependent children in specific markets.
• You do have to call 1-800-252-7522 to get this discount. You can not get it online.
• Service members must be:
  • Traveling on an official excused absence
  • Discharged from active duty military service in any one of the US military agencies (Discharged military personnel must complete all travel within 7 days of discharge.)
  • Military reserves on active duty
• Immediate family members of US active duty military personnel must be:
  • Spouse/dependents 10 or older with dependent ID
  • Children (aged 2-9) of active duty US military personnel

Make sure to visit the Alaska Airlines Website for the most updated information!

What else does Alaska Airlines offer the military?

• Complementary Alaska Lounge day passes are available for current active duty personnel traveling on official government-sponsored travel booked through SATO and departing within three hours. All others can get a day pass at the discounted rate of $30.
• 15% discount on food during the flight.
• Current service members can board the plane early.
• Trained service animals travel free with proper documentation.
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Does Alaska Airlines Offer Free Bags?

Yes, current service members and their accompanying spouse and children may check two standard checked bags free of charge.

What is the History of Alaska Airlines?

Alaska Airlines dates back to the 1930s when two companies started flying in Anchorage. McGee Airways and Star Air Service. In 1935, the owner of McGee Airways, Mac McGee, sold his airline assets to Star Air Service. Many other carriers merged with it, and in 1944, it became Alaska Airlines. In 1948, Alaska Airlines was a part of the Berlin Airlift. Then, in 1949, Operation Magic Carpet. Today, you can find their headquarters in SeaTac, Washington.