Military and veteran benefits - Alaska Airlines (2024)

Book military fares.

We offer special military fares to active duty military and their dependents in some markets. These fares apply to service members traveling on an official excused absence, and those discharged from active duty military service in any one of the US military agencies.

Receive a WeSalute discount.

We offer a discount on our flights for members of WeSalute"This indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as Alaska Airlines. By selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites.". If you’re already a member, sign into your VetRewards to redeem your discount. If you’re not yet a member, enroll today to start saving on Alaska Airlines flights.

Visit an Alaska Lounge.

Alaska Lounge Day Passes are complimentary for U.S. military personnel traveling on official government-sponsored travel booked through SATO and ticketed to fly on an Alaska flight departing within 3 hours. All other Active Duty military personnel with a valid Military ID, traveling on a paid or award ticket, may purchase a day pass at the discounted rate of $30 when traveling on Alaska. Available in all Alaska Lounge locations, subject to space availability. A valid Military ID must be presented.

Save on snack attacks.

Did you know that all members of the military and their families get a 15% discount on food purchased during a flight with us? Just show your military ID to our flight attendant, and then prepare to snack.

Check 5 bags for free.

For active duty US military personnel, and military dependents with travel orders, we’ll check your first 5 bags for free.

Fly with four-legged friends.

Trained service animals travel for free with proper documentation. We also offer active military members and their dependents a pet shipping discount on Alaska Air Cargo. In order to qualify for the cargo discount, you must:

• Present a common access card (military I.D.), indicating Uniformed Services, at the time of payment and at the airport. No photocopies will be accepted.
• Provide military orders indicating Permanent Change of Station (PCS) at the time of acceptance within 60 days of report date. Orders must be reviewed at the time of tender. If no orders are provided, or are outside the date range, the full AVI rate will be charged.
• Please note: Discount pricing is only applicable to pets traveling as cargo for shipments directly related to moving on official orders. The discount does not apply to commercial shipments (e.g. breeder) or personal moves.

Get onboard early.

When it's time to fly, listen closely to the announcements at the gate. Our gate agent will offer active members of the military the opportunity to board the flight early. Stow your bags before most guests and settle into your seat to relax.

Thinking about your next career?

We'd love to help you join our team. Alaska Airlines has a long history of recruiting military talent. Our Alaska Military Employee Resource Group supports current and future military and veteran employees with career development, promotes education and awareness, and provides networking opportunities.

Thank you, heroes.

We are fortunate to work with the Honor Flight Network to provide complimentary travel and reduced fares for veterans on specially planned tours of Washington D.C., to honor them for their military service.

Sharing miles helps.

We've made it simple for our guests to donate extra Mileage Plan miles to the Hero Miles program, to help injured service members and their families "This indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as Alaska Airlines. By selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites." to stay connected during treatment.

Pay fitting farewells.

The conversations and dedication of a thoughtful group of employees were the catalyst for the creation of the Alaska Airlines Fallen Soldier program, which allows us to pay proper tribute to soldiers on the way home to their final resting places.

That's one big thank you.

Once they helped launch the Fallen Soldier program, the same group of employees advocated for the creation of our largest tribute to the military: our Honoring Those Who Serve aircraft.

It's our pleasure.

We are gratified that employee-led efforts like those above, along with tributes from individual employees "This indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as Alaska Airlines. By selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites.", and our company's work as a whole, have been recognized with a Freedom Award from the Department of Defense. It has been our honor to help service members and veterans however we can, and we promise to keep at it.