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Can military veterans fly for free?

Service members and their families can use Space-A flights – formally known as Military Airlift Command or MAC flights – to travel around the country and world at a reduced cost or for free.



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United honors America's veterans To thank U.S. military veterans, active duty military, National Guard and Reserve members, and their families for their service, United is proud to provide Veterans Advantage® members with a 5% discount on tickets for United- and United Express®-operated flights purchased on united.com.

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Service members and their families can use Space-A flights – formally known as Military Airlift Command or MAC flights – to travel around the country and world at a reduced cost or for free. Though sometimes unpredictable, military flights are perfect for families with flexible plans and limited travel budgets.

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To be eligible for travel pay, you must meet the following criteria: You are a Veteran enrolled in VA health care. You have a VA service-connected disability rating of 30% or more, or you are traveling for treatment of a service-connected condition.

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Totally worth it! I used my VetRewards Membership for the first time for prescriptions at CVS and the savings were more than my entire annual membership fee! Thank you Veterans Advantage for bringing us such great partners and being there for Veterans and their families.

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How much money do I need to bring? The cost is FREE for World War II, terminally ill veterans, and Korean War veterans. You do not need to bring any money, unless you intend to purchase souvenirs. Guardians pay their expenses on the trip which is approximately $600.

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Active-duty military personnel traveling on official orders or for pleasure are invited to check extra baggage free of charge (excluding military pet shipments). In some cases, military dependents will also be included. Visit the United website to learn more.

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