Senior airfare discounts

While senior airfare discounts are not as common as they used to be, some airlines still offer them. The most common is for 10 percent off of the full fare price of a flight, with the age eligibility ranging from 50-65. A note of caution, however: While 10 percent off may sound great at first, the savings may be skewed by ever-rising flight prices. Still, it’s worthwhile to start by checking for the senior price.

Here are the airlines we’ve found that are still offering senior fares:

• Air France: Senior fares are reserved for passengers 60 years of age or older, but only within France. Proof of age must be shown, and these tickets may be changed at no charge or refunded in certain conditions. .
• American Airlines: Senior citizen fares are offered for some domestic flights for seniors age 65 or older.
• British Airways: British Airways partners with the AARP, offering up to $400 off certain flights for AARP members
• Delta: Delta offers senior discounts on certain itineraries, but they aren’t available online, so travelers should call them to check eligibility.
• Southwest Airlines: Discount fares are available to those age 65 or older and must be booked over the phone. As an additional benefit, senior fares are also fully refundable on Southwest.
• United Airlines: United offers senior citizen discounts in certain markets. Contact United’s reservations department to find out if a senior discount is applicable for a particular flight.