Hawaiian Airlines gives verified military members, veterans, and their families 5% off round-trip coach fares between the US mainland and the Hawaiian Islands through its partnership with WeSalute+, the service recognition platform. On top of the fare discount, active-duty members get free checked bags and priority boarding — perks that matter more than the percentage on a long Hawaii flight. For a family flying to Honolulu, Maui, or the Big Island, 5% off the fare plus free bags is a real saving.
The 5% comes through WeSalute+, so you book with a WeSalute+ discount rather than a code on Hawaiian’s own checkout. One honest fact up front: WeSalute+ is a paid membership (about $9.99 a month), so weigh the fare saving against the membership cost — the free bags and priority boarding tip the balance on most Hawaii trips. Below is everything you need to know: who qualifies, what you actually get, and how to book it step by step.
Who is Eligible for the Hawaiian Airlines Military Discount?
The 5% WeSalute+ discount is for US military veterans, active-duty service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and their immediate families who are enrolled in WeSalute+. WeSalute+ is the paid tier of WeSalute, the service recognition platform formerly known as Veterans Advantage.
Separately, active-duty US military members get free baggage on Hawaiian Airlines even without the fare discount: 2 checked bags free (up to 50 pounds each) on personal travel with a valid active-duty military ID. When traveling on official orders, active-duty members, retirees, and their qualified dependents can check up to 5 bags free per person (up to 70 pounds each). Active-duty members also get priority boarding in Zone 2.
How Much Military Discount Does Hawaiian Airlines Provide?
Eligible military members and their families save 5% off round-trip coach fares from the US mainland to the Hawaiian Islands through WeSalute+. The key terms:
- 5% off round-trip coach fares — on flights between the US mainland and Hawaii, booked through WeSalute+
- Complimentary in-flight meal and drink — WeSalute+ members also receive a complimentary Paua Hana Cafe meal and Koloa Rum drink during the flight
- Active-duty free bags: 2 checked bags free (up to 50 lbs each) on personal travel with a valid military ID
- On official orders: up to 5 checked bags free per person (up to 70 lbs each) for the service member and qualified dependents
- Priority boarding in Zone 2 for active-duty military personnel
The 5% fare discount is modest next to the baggage benefit: two free checked bags on a Hawaii flight would otherwise cost about $40 each, so the bags alone can be worth more than the fare discount on a short hop. And because WeSalute+ is a paid membership, check the current offer terms on WeSalute before you join — the discount and the membership price can both change.
How to Claim the Hawaiian Airlines Military Discount
- Join WeSalute+ — enroll in the WeSalute+ membership and open the Hawaiian Airlines offer in the WeSalute Marketplace to access the 5% fare discount.
- Book your round-trip coach flight from the US mainland to Hawaii through the WeSalute+ Hawaiian Airlines offer, following the booking link it provides to hawaiianairlines.com.
- Confirm the 5% discount is applied to your fare before you pay, and note your complimentary in-flight meal and drink.
- If you are active duty, bring your military ID to the airport — show it at check-in for your free checked bags (2 on personal travel, up to 5 on orders) and for priority boarding in Zone 2.
- Traveling on orders? Bring proof of your official orders as well as your military ID so the 5-bag allowance applies to you and your qualified dependents.
FAQs About the Hawaiian Airlines Military Discount
Who qualifies for the Hawaiian Airlines military discount?
US military veterans, active-duty service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and their immediate families enrolled in WeSalute+. The free-bag and priority-boarding perks are for active-duty members with a valid military ID.
How much is the Hawaiian Airlines military discount?
5% off round-trip coach fares from the US mainland to the Hawaiian Islands through WeSalute+, plus a complimentary in-flight meal and drink, free checked bags, and priority boarding in Zone 2 for active-duty members.
Do I need a paid membership for the Hawaiian Airlines military discount?
Yes, for the 5% fare discount — it runs through WeSalute+, the paid tier of WeSalute (about $9.99 a month). The free checked bags and priority boarding for active-duty members do not need WeSalute+; a valid military ID at check-in is enough.
How many free bags do military members get on Hawaiian Airlines?
Active-duty members on personal travel check 2 bags free (up to 50 pounds each). On official orders, the member and qualified dependents can check up to 5 bags free per person (up to 70 pounds each) with proof of orders and a valid military ID.
Does Hawaiian Airlines give military members priority boarding?
Yes — active-duty military personnel board in Zone 2 on Hawaiian Airlines flights.
Can veterans use the Hawaiian Airlines military discount?
Yes, for the 5% WeSalute+ fare discount — veterans, National Guard and Reserve members, and their immediate families are eligible through WeSalute+. The free-bag benefit on personal travel is for active-duty members; veterans traveling on orders use the orders allowance with proof of orders.
