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- Airlines will always try to sit children with their parents (subject to check-in)
- Some airlines will allow travel for unaccompanied minors. Please email us to check.
- The fare is based on the child's age on the date of travel.
- More detailed information can be found here Traveling with children
- Most airlines will let infants travel with their parent(s) for free. However some airlines will charge up to 10% of the adult ticket price. Click on 'Price Breakdown' to find out more.
- If you are pregnant, but due before the flight departure date, please contact us once your baby is born and has a name. We can then add him/her to your ticket.
- Infants will not be given a seat. The airlines expect parents to travel with them on their lap.
- Airlines regard infants as being under 24 months old.
- The fare is based on the child's age on the date of travel.
- More detailed information can be found here Traveling with children
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Flights for Active Service U.S. Military Personnel
If you’re an active service member of the U.S. military (be it Army, Navy, Coast Guard, Marine Corps or Air Force), it is always important to get the best price for flights - whether it’s related to work, to get back to base, or to visit friends and family.
Many airlines offer free checked bags for active duty personnel - get in touch with our customer services team to see what we can offer you for your flights.
Flying with Specialized Equipment
for U.S. Armed Forces Members
When flying within the US, the TSA provides airport security screening assistance and benefits to all U.S. Armed Forces members. However, this does not mean that U.S. Armed Forces members can carry specific equipment differently to civilians.
Firearms
Firearms, firearms parts, and ammunition are prohibited in carry-on baggage and are to be transported in checked baggage only. When returning from active duty it is incredibly important that you have checked all bags and belongings to ensure that there are no firearms, ammunition, or parts present.
Swords
Like firearms, swords are prohibited from carry-on but are allowed as checked baggage, as long as they are packaged properly to prevent those inspecting them from injury.
Read more about flying with weapons and guns.
SCUBA Gear
The TSA recommends that expensive and prescription equipment is packed as carry-on luggage as they may not survive the wear and tear of baggage handling. Items such as your diving jacket, fins, and other diving equipment are safe to be transported as checked luggage, as long as it is packed correctly and locked using a TSA approved lock.
Golf Clubs
If you are travelling with golf clubs, make sure that they are protected, using a durable bag, and that the golf bags are considered by most, if not all, airlines as “oversized baggage”.
Flight and fare discounts for Active U.S. Military members and Veterans
If you’re a U.S. Military Veteran or active member, you may be able to get a discount when you travel. You'll be able to find some good rates of flights and fares with the airlines below, if you would like to know more please contact us.
If you need additional help when travelling, it is worth making sure that you have checked our informative pages on special assistance, flying with a wheelchair and flying with support animals.
American Airlines
Active U.S. military personnel can board early on every flight; military in uniform get free access to the airline’s VIP lounges, the Admirals Clubs.
Military members and their dependents get free checked baggage (up to 5 bags for work-related travel; up to 3 bags for all other travel). Note that dependents must be travelling on military orders, and are required to present those orders in check-in.
United Airlines
Active military members, as well as their dependents, can get free checked baggage (up to 5 bags for military-related travel; up to 3 bags for all other travel).
Free access is granted to the United Club Lounge at the airport and may get cheaper pet transportation. Veteran Advantage members can also get up to 5% off fares.
Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines offers military fare discounts to active U.S. military members and their dependents (5 bags when on military orders and 2 to 3 for personal flights). However, the size of the discount depends on the flight.
Delta also offers military discounts on Delta Vacations such as package deals.
JetBlue
JetBlue's 'military class fare' includes free checked baggage; up to 5 for an active military member. The airline has a special military fare class for active military members not travelling on orders. This doesn't mean a percentage discount but does remove any advanced-purchase requirements, which may result in a lower fare in the event that the advanced-purchase price has expired.
Veteran Advantage members can save up to 5% off airfare, and get two free checked bags.
Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines offers military personnel free checked baggage (up to five bags), including free oversized baggage (up to 30 kg).
Also, the airline offer discounts for transporting the pets of military members.
Southwest Airlines
Active U.S. military personnel get more than the 2 free bag allowance for civilians but unclear how many bags are included.
Hawaiian Airlines
Members travelling on military orders can take 4 bags free which is also the same for dependents; 2 free bags can be taken for other travel.
Veteran Advantage members can get 5% off airfares.
U.S. Airport Services
for U.S. Military Service Members
It’s incredibly important to ensure that the airport you are visiting has the facilities that you need for onward travel. Here are some of the facilities we recommend that military personnel check for:
Shoe Shine
Most airports will have a shoe shine service, which you can use to polish your dress shoes or any other shoes you are carrying with you.
Airport Concessions
Some airports offer airport concessions for active military and veterans - it is worth checking the airport website to see what you can get from this.
Ground Transportation
If you’re travelling to and from military bases, there may be specially provided transportation and shuttle services provided. Make sure to check this in advance, and if there isn’t, make sure to see whether you can get a military discount for public transport or car hire.
Airport USO Lounges and Facilities
USO facilities, such as USO lounges allow for a place to relax and connect while off duty.
Important note: USO lounge facilities are for members in active service and their families, rather than veterans or military retirees.
Airports with USO Lounges
There are many airports in the USA that have USO airport centres. Here are the current airports (correct noviembre 2018):
Albert J. Ellis
City: Jackson, North Carolina
Closest bases: Camp Geiger, Camp Lejeune, and MCAS New River
Airlines Serving the Airport: American Eagle, Delta Connection
Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport
City: Atlanta, Georgia
Closest bases: Fort Gordon, Robins AFB, Fort Stewart, Fort McPherson
Airlines Serving the Airport: American Eagle, Delta Connection, Southwest, Delta, Spirit
Baltimore–Washington International Airport
City: Baltimore, Maryland
Closest bases: Fort Meade, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Dover AFB, NSA Bethesda
Airlines Serving the Airport: American, American Eagle, Delta, Southwest, United, Delta Connection, JetBlue
Logan International Airport
City: Boston, Massachusetts
Closest bases: Fort Devens, Hanscom AFB
Airlines Serving the Airport: Alaska Airlines, American, Delta, American Eagle, Delta Connection, JetBlue, Spirit, Sun Country, United, United Express
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
City: Charlotte, North Carolina
Closest bases: Camp Mackall, Pope AFB, Seymour Johnson AFB, National Strike Force, MCAS Cherry Point, MCAS New River, Camp Lejeune
Airlines Serving the Airport: American Airlines, American Eagle, Delta, United, Southwest, Contour, Frontier
Chicago Midway International Airport
City: Chicago, Illinois
Closest bases: Great Lakes, Rock Island Arsenal
Airlines Serving the Airport: Delta, Southwest, Delta Connection
Chicago O’Hare
City: Chicago, Illinois
Closest bases: Great Lakes, Rock Island Arsenal
Airlines Serving the Airport: Alaska, United Express, American Eagle, Delta, American Airlines, Delta Connection, JetBlue, Spirit, United Airlines
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport
City: Cincinnati, Ohio
Closest bases: Blue Grass Army Depot, Fort Knox, Fort Campbell
Airlines Serving the Airport: American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta, American Eagle, United Express, Allegiant
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
City: Cincinnati, Ohio
Closest bases: ISC Cleveland, Wright-Patterson AFB
Airlines Serving the Airport: Allegiant, Southwest, Delta Airlines, American Airlines, United, American Eagle, JetBlue, United Express
Columbia Regional Airport
City: Columbia, Missouri
Closest bases: Fort Leonard Wood, MC Mobilization Command, Whiteman AFB
Airlines Serving the Airport: American Eagle, United Express
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
City: Dallas, Texas
Closest bases: Fort Worth, Sheppard AFB, Fort Hood, Dyess AFB, Red River Army Depot, Goodfellow AFB
Airlines Serving the Airport: American Eagle, United Airlines, Sun Country, Delta, American Airlines, Alaska, Frontier, Delta Connection, Spirit, United Express
Dayton International Airport
City: Dayton, Ohio
Closest bases: Wright-Patterson AFB
Airlines Serving the Airport: Allegiant, Delta, United Express, American Eagle, Delta Connection
Denver International Airport
City: Denver, Colorado
Closest bases: Buckley AFB, Air Force Academy (Colorado Springs), Cheyenne Mountain, Fort Carson, Peterson AFB, Schriever AFB, Pueblo Chemical Depot
Airlines Serving the Airport: United Express, Alaska, Frontier, Southwest, American, Allegiant, American Eagle, Spirit, United Airlines
El Paso International Airport
City: El Paso, Texas
Closest bases: Fort Bliss
Airlines Serving the Airport: Allegiant, American Airlines, Delta, United, Delta Connection, Frontier, Alaska, United Express, American Eagle
Fayetteville Regional Airport
City: Fayetteville, North Carolina
Closest bases: Pope AFB, Fort Bragg
Airlines Serving the Airport: American Eagle, Delta, United Express, Delta Connection
Gulfport–Biloxi International Airport
City: Gulfport, Mississippi
Closest bases: Gulfport, Keesler AFB, NS Pascagoula
Airlines Serving the Airport: Allegiant, United Express, Delta, American Eagle, Sun Country
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport
City: Honolulu, Hawaii
Closest bases: Wheeler Field, Fort Derussy, USCG ISC Honolulu, Fort Shafter, Hickham AFB, Bellows Air Force Station, NS Pearl Harbour, Kunia Field Station, Schofield Barracks, MCB Hawaii
Airlines Serving the Airport: American, Delta, Hawaiian, United, Sun Country, Alaska
William P. Hobby Airport
City: Houston, Texas
Closest bases: Fort Sam, Coast Guard Air Station Houston, Coast Guard Station Freeport
Airlines Serving the Airport: American Eagle, JetBlue, Delta, Southwest
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
City: Houston, Texas
Closest bases: Fort Sam, Coast Guard Air Station Houston, Coast Guard Station Freeport
Airlines Serving the Airport: American Eagle, Boutique, American Airlines, Delta, United, Frontier, Delta Connection, United Express
Indianapolis International Airport
City: Indianapolis, Indiana
Closest bases: Grissom, Camp Atterbury, NSWC Crane Division
Airlines Serving the Airport: Alaska, American Airlines, Southwest, Delta, United Express, American Eagle, Delta Connection, Frontier, United
Jacksonville International Airport
City: Jacksonville, Florida
Closest bases: Camp Blanding, NAS Jacksonville, NS Mayport, Blount Island Command
Airlines Serving the Airport: Delta, Allegiant, American, Southwest, JetBlue, American Eagle, United, Frontier, United Express, Spirit
McCarran International Airport
City: Las Vegas, Nevada
Closest bases: Nellis AFB, Creech AFB
Airlines Serving the Airport: Allegiant, Delta, Frontier, California Pacific, American, Alaska, Hawaiian, Southwest, Delta Connection, Sun Country, Spirit
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
City: Los Angeles, California
Closest bases: Los Angeles AFB, NAS Point Mugu, Naval CBC Port Hueneme, NWS Seal Beach, Los Alamitos Joint Forces, Camp Haan
Airlines Serving the Airport: Alaska, American Airlines, United, Delta, Allegiant, American Eagle, Frontier, Southwest, Spirit, Sun Country, Hawaiian, United Express
General Mitchell International Airport
City: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Closest bases: Fort McCoy
Airlines Serving the Airport: American, Delta, United, Southwest, American Eagle, Allegiant, United, Delta Connection, United Express, Alaska
Nashville International Airport
City: Nashville, Tennessee
Closest bases: Arnold AFB, Milan
Airlines Serving the Airport: Allegiant, Frontier, Delta, JetBlue, American, Boutique, Sun Country, Alaska, American Eagle, Delta Connection
Newark Liberty International Airport
City: Newark, New Jersey
Closest bases: Fort Hamilton, West Point
Airlines Serving the Airport: Alaska, American, United Express, JetBlue, Delta, American Eagle, Delta Connection, Spirit, Southwest, United
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
City: Queens, New York
Closest bases: Fort Hamilton, West Point
Airlines Serving the Airport: American Airlines, Alaska, Delta, American Eagle, Delta Connection, JetBlue, Sun Country
Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport
City: Newport News, Virginia
Closest bases: Langley AFB, NWS Yorktown, Fort Eustis, Fort Monroe, NS Norfolk, NSA Norfolk, NAB Little Creek, NAS Oceana
Airlines Serving the Airport: American Eagle, Delta, Delta Connection
Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport
City: Panama City, Florida
Closest bases: Tyndall AFB, NSA Panama City, Eglin AFB, Hurlburt Field, NAS Pensacola
Airlines Serving the Airport: American Eagle, Delta, Southwest, United Express
Norfolk International Airport
City: Norfolk, Virginia
Closest bases: Langley AFB, NWS Yorktown, Fort Eustis, Fort Monroe, NS Norfolk, NSA Norfolk, NAB Little Creek, NAS Oceana
Airlines Serving the Airport: Allegiant, United Express, Southwest, American, Delta, Frontier, Delta Connection
Ontario International Airport
City: Ontario, California
Closest base: Camp Haan
Airlines Serving the Airport: Alaska, American, United Express, American Eagle, Southwest, Delta, JetBlue, Delta Connection, Frontier
John Wayne Airport
City: Orange County, California
Closest base: Camp Pendleton
Airlines Serving the Airport: Alaska, Delta, American, United, Delta Connection, United Express, Frontier Southwest
Orlando International Airport
City: Orlando, Florida
Closest bases: Naval Air Warfare Center, Patrick AFB
Airlines Serving the Airport: Alaska, Delta, Frontier, JetBlue, Delta Connection, Southwest, Sun Country, United
Palm Springs International Airport
City: Palm Springs, California
Closest base: Twentynine Palms
Airlines Serving the Airport: Alaska, Allegiant, Frontier, United, Delta, United Express, Sun Country, JetBlue
Pensacola International Airport
City: Pensacola, Florida
Closest bases: Training Center Cory, NAS Pensacola
Airlines Serving the Airport: American, Silver, United Express, Delta, American Eagle, Frontier, Southwest
Philadelphia International Airport
City: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Closest base: NSA Philadelphia
Airlines Serving the Airport: Alaska, American, JetBlue, United, Spirit, United Express, American Eagle, Delta, Frontier, Delta Connection, Southwest
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
City: Phoenix , Arizona
Closest base: Luke Air Force Base
Airlines Serving the Airport: American, Delta, American Eagle, Boutique, Frontier, Southwest, Spirit, Sun Country, United, Delta Connection, Hawaiian
John Glenn Columbus International Airport
City: Columbus, Ohio
Closest bases: Wright-Patterson AFB
Airlines Serving the Airport: Alaska, Frontier, United Express, American, United, Delta, American Eagle, Spirit, Delta Connection, Southwest
Portland International Airport
City: Portland, Oregon
Closest bases: Portland Air National Guard, Naval Weapons Systems Training Facility Boardman
Airlines Serving the Airport: Alaska, United Express, American, Boutique, United, American Eagle, Sun Country, Delta, Spirit, Frontier, Delta Connection, JetBlue, Hawaiian
Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, North Carolina
Closest bases: Seymour Johnson AFB, Pope AFB, Camp Mackall, Fort Bragg, MCAS Cherry Point, MCAS New River & Camp Lejeune Jacksonville
Airlines Serving the Airport: Alaska, United, Allegiant, American, Delta, Frontier, United Express, American Eagle, Delta Connection, JetBlue, Southwest
Richmond International Airport
City: Richmond, Virginia
Closest bases: Fort Lee, Fort Pickett
Airlines Serving the Airport: Allegiant, United, American, United Express, Delta, United Express, American Eagle, Delta Connection, Spirit, JetBlue, Southwest
San Antonio International Airport
City: San Antonio, Texas
Closest bases: Fort Sam Houston, Camp Bullis, Randolph AFB, Brooks City-Base, Lackland AFB
Airlines Serving the Airport: United, Alaska, Allegiant, United Express, American, Southwest, Delta, American Eagle, Southwest, Frontier, Delta Connection
San Diego International Airport
City: San Diego, California
Closest bases: MCAS Miramar, MCRD San Diego, Point Loma, Naval Base Coronado, NS San Diego, Naval Air Facility El Centro
Airlines Serving the Airport: Alaska, United, Allegiant, United Express, American, JetBlue, Sun Country, Spirit, Southwest, American Eagle, Delta, Hawaiian, Frontier, Delta Connection
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
City: San Francisco, California
Closest bases: ISC Alameda, Camp Parks, TRACEN Petaluma, Travis AFB, Military Ocean Terminal Concord, San Joaquin Depot
Airlines Serving the Airport: Alaska, Delta, Frontier, Hawaiian, United, Southwest, JetBlue, United Express, Sun Country, Delta Connection
Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport
City: Savannah, Georgia
Closest bases: Hunter Army Airfield, Fort Stewart
Airlines Serving the Airport: Alaska American, Delta, United, Southwest, United Express, Sun Country, JetBlue, Frontier, Delta Connection
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City: Seattle, Washington
Closest bases: NAS Whidbey Island, NS Everett, Kitsap, McChord AFB, Fort Lewis, Yakima Training Center
Airlines Serving the Airport: Alaska, United, American, Delta, American Eagle, Delta Connection, JetBlue, Southwest, Spirit, Hawaiian, Southwest, United Express, Frontier
St. Louis Lambert International Airport
City: St. Louis, Missouri
Closest bases: Fort Leonard Wood
Airlines Serving the Airport: Air Choice One, Alaska, American, United, Sun Country, American Eagle, Delta, Frontier, Southwest, Delta Connection, United Express
Tampa International Airport
City: Tampa, Florida
Closest bases: Air Station Clearwater, MacDill AFB
Airlines Serving the Airport: Alaska, Delta, American, United, Contour, Frontier, American Eagle, JetBlue, Spirit, Southwest, United Express, Silver, Southern Airways Express, Delta Connection, Sun Country
Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Dulles, Virginia
Closest bases: Marine Safety Center, National Response Center, The Pentagon, Navy Yard, Fort McNair, Coast Guard Headquarters, Bolling AFB, Walter Reed
Airlines Serving the Airport: American, Delta, Alaska, United, Southwest, United Express, American Eagle, Delta Connection, Frontier, JetBlue
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
City: Arlington, Virginia
Closest bases: Marine Safety Center, National Response Center, The Pentagon, Navy Yard, Fort McNair, Coast Guard Headquarters, Bolling AFB, Walter Reed
Airlines Serving the Airport: Alaska, United, American, United Express, Delta, American Eagle, Delta Connection, Southwest, JetBlue, Frontier
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