Primarily, all airlines want you to possess a valid military ID to get military discount. For ensuring convenience for the heroes who have made sacrifices, Spirit Airlines offers online verification of the current service status. A family member who is dependent may be eligible for discount if they are traveling along with you. Here are a few tips to understand the process.
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Common Access Card or CAC may have to be shown
at any point during travel - To verify your active-duty status, agents at gate
or check-in may ask for your Common Access Card.
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You may have to prove that the family member
traveling with you is dependent on you - You may show the dependent ID issued
to the family members.
Spirit Airlines has also partnered with Luke’s Wing and
Honor Flights to assist veterans or their family members in distress to get
military discount. Our HolidayGlobes blog will give you further details on how
to get a military discount on Spirit Airlines flights.
Who is Eligible for a military discount on Spirit
Airlines?
You will be considered for a discount or free baggage
allowance only if you are a current service member. Veterans, at present, are
not eligible for free baggage. Family members traveling with an active-duty
service member may be allowed free baggage allowance of up to 2 checked bags.
Here are a few things you may remember about eligibility.
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Military ID must be brought along - Common
Access Card issued by Department of Defense is the only acceptable ID.
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Family members who are dependent may be
considered for free checked bags and other benefits - A dependent ID issued by
DoD may be shown.
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Arrive at least 2 hours before domestic
departure and 3 hours before international departure - If you are looking for Spirit
Airlines military baggage allowances, you must arrive up to 2-3 hours
before departure.
A guest service agent may be able to add the baggage of your
dependents. For details or assistance, you may contact HolidayGlobes or Spirit
Airlines on +1-888-595-2181 or 1-855-728-3555.
Can you Add military baggage on Spirit flight after
booking?
If it is not for your spouse or children, you may add military baggage at any time. Either at the time of booking or after booking. But, make sure you do it before you check in with Spirit Airlines. And arrive at the airport 2-3 hours before departure. Here are a few things you may remember about adding military baggage.
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A guest service agent at the airport will add
the baggage of your spouse or children - Online addition of baggage is not
allowed.
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Documents to be shown at the ticket counter or
boarding gate - The manning agents will require your DoD-issued Common Access
Card.
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Documents to be shown by your spouse or children
- Dependent IDs may be requested at ticket counter or boarding gate.
How much is the Military Discount on Spirit?
Airlines including Spirit offer perks to heroes and their
family members who have made sacrifices for nation. You may travel with a
Spirit Airlines military carry-on bag and up to 2 free checked bags. The 3rd
and subsequent bags up to 5th bag will be chargeable. Take a look at what is
complimentary upon presentation of a valid military identification or
documents.
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No charges on cancellation - Full refund is
issued if you can show the letter of deployment.
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Complimentary pre-boarding - You and your
dependents may be given complimentary pre-boarding.
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Change your ticket dates or times - No charges
will apply for modifying the ticket.
You may have to contact the customer care if you have booked
a ticket. This is applicable only for military bookings made with Value bundle.
For details or assistance, you may contact Spirit Airlines or HolidayGlobes on
1-855-728-3555 or +1-888-595-2181.






