If you think old age is a disadvantage, well this time you are wrong. If you are a senior citizen, you can get airfare discounts. When buying tickets always ask for your discount, travel agents may not recognize you as a senior citizen if you look younger than your age.
Senior Affinity Group Discounts
Affinity Groups, like, AAA, Senior’s Coalition, AARP, Veterans Organizations, Alumni Groups, etc. offer tremendous saving opportunities for seniors. People traveling as a member of an affinity group enjoy terrific discounts. So, if you’re not part of any affinity group, think about joining one.
Local Discounts for Senior Citizens
Local communities all over the world offer special benefits and discounts to their seniors. This might range from reduced domestic fares to free local travel. Also, dedicated and cheap parking spaces for seniors, city-sponsored stores, discounts on movies, theater and opera ticket; free or discounted entrance to museums, galleries, parks and other places of interest and lots more.
Senior Friendly Destinations
For senior travelers on a shoestring budget, bargains and discounts are always welcome. It’s very important to check out whether a spot is senior friendly or not. There are many cities that offer senior friendly entertainment. Celebrate your anniversary at an exquisitely scenic spot with plenty of natural vistas, or take a cruise on the Pacific. There are endless opportunities for senior travelers. So, before booking a holiday, it’s important to decide what you’re looking for and all of the savings and discounts available to you.
Here is a list of the US Carriers that according to their websites provide senior fares.
American Airlines/American Eagle (800-433-7300)
American Airlines, American Eagle and AmericanConnection offer Senior Fares in some domestic markets for seniors 65 years or older. For further information, please call American Airlines Reservations number. Visit the American Airlines web site for travel restrictions.
Age Requirement: 65+
www.aa.com
Continental Airlines (800-523-3273)
Continental offers Senior fares to selected travel destinations for passengers who are 65 and older. Ask for more details on these great fares when you make your reservation, or when you make your booking on continental.com, select the Seniors (age 65 and older) category. Visit the Continental Airlines web site for a complete list of fare restrictions.
Age Requirement: 65+
www.continental.com
Delta Shuttle (800-221-1212)
Delta Shuttle offers senior fares on some of its routes. Amount of discount varies and can not be found on its web site. To book senior fares with Delta Shuttle, you must call their toll free number 800-221-1212 and advise the agent that your are requesting rates with the senior fare. Fares are subject to availability and may change. Only coach seats are available for the senior fare and a valid ID such as a birth certificate or driver's license must be presented at time of purchase and/or check-in.
Age Requirement: 62+
www.delta.com
Southwest Airlines (800-435-9792)
Travelers 65 years of age or over may get details on senior fares, its limitations, and any restrictions on southwest.com, from a Southwest Airlines Reservations Sales Agent or a travel agent. Fares are subject to change until tickets are purchased, but Senior Fare tickets are fully refundable. Age verification required at check-in. Fares apply only to those in the traveling party who are age 65 or over. Limited seats available for senior rate.
Age Requirement: 65+
www.southwest.com
United Airlines (800-864-8331)
United Airlines may have age-qualified fares on select flights. Select senior from the dropdown menu in the Passenger section on its web site. When the site returns your fare quote, the results for your search will indicate the type of discount you are receiving, if one is available. Proof of age qualification for the discount is required at check-in.
Age Requirement: 65+
www.united.com
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