Cheap Flights and Essential Travel Deals

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Seniors are the most at risk of suffering the worst effects of COVID-19. In light of the recent travel restrictions, in keeping with the U.S. government's efforts to curtail the spread of the disease and to underscore the importance of staying home, Senior Discounts Club is temporarily shifting the focus of this travel deals list away from vacations and getaways.

Please avoid any travel if you can. Otherwise, the deals here should allow you to book essential travel for less.

Important Note: Please note that many airlines have implemented "no mask, no travel, no exceptions" policies. Travelers who do not abide by these policies will be denied the opportunity to board. After repeated warnings, the removal or refusal to wear a mask while onboard may cause the issuance of a yellow travel card that will immediately suspend the guest's itinerary and cancel all connecting and return flights, as well as any already future trips the guest has booked. Unused travel will be refunded in full, but the guest will have to make their own travel arrangements from the point of disembarkation.

If you believe you have a medical condition that precludes you from wearing a mask, avoid air travel at all costs to avoid potentially costly and time consuming inconveniences. Abide by federal and state travel restrictions, and follow the travel guidelines imposed by individual air travel operators as well.

Traveling doesn't need to be expensive! Here, you can find all the best deals on flights, hotels, package vacations and car rentals. It's time to pack your suitcase.

To help you find the freshest deals, newly added items are marked with NEW.

Amtrak:

Amtrak has made adjustments to its service, with reduced schedules in some areas and canceled services along some lines. Learn more about these service modifications here: Service Adjustments Due to Coronavirus.

• Use the code AV20GLACIER to get $100 off Glacier National Park rail vacation getaway (ends 4/3)
• Use the code AV20GNP to get $400 off Grand National Parks rail vacation getaway (ends 4/3)
• Use the code AV20GRAND to get $100 off Grand Canyon rail vacation getaway (ends 4/3)
• 10% off for seniors on most trains
• 10% off on train travel for veterans
• 20% off when booking 7 to 14 days in advance
• 50% off for seniors on Downeaster tickets (operating on a reduced schedule)
• Buy 1, get 1 free Saturday tickets on Northeast Regional and Acela (operating on a reduced schedule)
• Fares on the Lake Shore Limited starting at just $9
• Up to 25% off across the country when you book at least 14 days in advance
• Up to 45% off when buying two or more tickets with Share Fares

Flights

Alaska Airlines:

Alaska Airlines is offering to waive all change and cancellation fees for flights booked before Dec. 31. The details are available here: Travel Advisories.

• One-way flights starting at $39 (ends 9/21)

Emirates:

The United Arab Emirates has reopened passenger travel to a limited scale. Emirates has resumed passenger flights to 30 international destinations. Return flights are now available. Find out more about the resumed flights here: Travel Updates.

• Use the code AUMCC17 to get 10% off your entire booking

Frontier Airlines:

Frontier Airlines has lifted all fees for customers who want to change their travel plans for flights taking place at 60 days before departure, with fees scaling up to $119 the closer to departure the change is made. However, until Sept. 30, travelers can make changes to their itinerary once without incurring a fee. Find out if your flight is covered and how to take advantage of the offer here: Online Option to Change and Cancel Flights With No Fees

• FREE kids fare with adult fare purchase (Discount Den members only)
• Nationwide one-way fares starting at $11
• One-way fares starting at $11 (ends 9/10)

jetBlue:

JetBlue is suspending change and cancellation fees on existing bookings for travelers scheduled to fly until Oct. 15. Change and cancellation fees for new bookings made until Oct. 15 are also suspended. Find out more here: Travel Alerts.

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• Best Fare Finder (Note: Prices may vary from time to time.)

Hawaiian Airlines:

• Spring travel sale (extended to 3/13)

Qatar Airways:

Qatar Airways has changed or cancelled some flight services. Affected travelers can rebook their tickets or opt to receive a voucher for future travel. To find out if your flight is affected, check your flight status here: COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Latest Updates.

The airline is also offering travel date changes free of charge for existing and new bookings until Dec. 31. You can also opt to exchange your booking for a future travel voucher. Any change must be made at least three days before departure. Find out more here: Travel With Confidence.

• Use the code TRAVELQR to get savings on last minute deals (ends 9/11)
• Exchange booked travel for a future travel voucher with 10% extra value (ends 12/31)
• International round-trip flights starting at $585 in Labor Day sale (ends 9/13)

Southwest Airlines:

Southwest is suspending travel to select destinations in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. These destinations are listed here: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Travel Information.

As always, Southwest does not charge for change or cancellation as long as you finalize your changes at least 10 minutes before the scheduled departure. More information is provided at the same website above.

• Find the lowest fares available for any given month
• One-way fares starting at $49 (ends 9/10)

Spirit Airlines:

Spirit Airlines implemented the CDC's recommended travel restrictions for some destinations. Affected travelers can contact Spirit to request a change to their travel plans. Spirit will provided a six-month reservation credit to anyone making changes to new and existing bookings while COVID-19 travel advisories are in place. The reservation credits can be used to book a new flight right away or can be held for a period of up to six months before being forfeit and used on future flights or other options. Find out more here: Spirit Airlines COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information Center

• Use the code 75PCT to get 75% off flights (ends 9/14)
• One-way flights starting at $25 (ends 9/12)
• One-way flights for $52 or less (ends 9/16)
• Low fare flights

United Airlines:

United Airlines has lifted change fees for all flights booked through Aug. 31. Find out more about the airline's coronavirus policy and the travel advisories in place here: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates.

Hotels

Booking.com:

• 15% or more off select properties in The Great Getaway Sale (ends 8/31)
• 20% off early 2020 hotel and vacation bookings (ends 3/31)
• 20% off spring break hotel bookings (ends 5/31)

Groupon:

• Up to 70% off last minute travel deals to select destinations
• Hotel deals under $99 per night

Hilton:

• 40% off (or 50% off for Hilton Honors members) Sunday nights w/ 3-night stays at select hotels
• $50 daily credit for Hilton Honors members when booking online or through the Hilton Honors app
• $100 daily credit when staying at Waldorf Astoria or Conrad properties
• Book in advance to get 20% off
• Stays in U.S. cities starting at just $105 (ends 3/13)
• Up to 25% off across Europe, the Middle East and Africa when staying 3 or more nights
• Up to 30% off stays in Australia, New Zealand and The South Pacific + 15% off dining (ends 3/20)

Hotels.com:

• Use the code 5OFF50US to get $5 off bookings when you spend $50 or more (ends 12/30)
• Use the code 8SAVEFEB20 to get 8% off select hotels (ends 3/15)
• Use the code TRIP15 to get 15% off 15 top hotels (ends 3/15)
• 20% off spring vacation rentals (ends 3/30)
• 20% to 50% off in Two-Day Sale (ends 3/12)
• Collect 10 nights, get 1 free (rewards membership required)
• Secret prices – requires email signup (new deals every day)
• Up to 40% off last minute deals
• Up to 40% off same day hotel bookings
• Up to 40% off spring break accommodations (ends 3/30)
• Up to 40% off theme park destinations (ends 3/31)

Hotwire:

• Up to 60% or more off Hot Rate Hotels at Hotwire.com
• Up to $422 off vacation packages, or book separately with Hotwire Hotel Deals, Hotwire Car Rental Deals and Hotwire Airfare

Hyatt Hotels:

• Use the code MILVET to get 10% to 15% off for service members and their immediate families
• 15% off for non-members or 17% off for members with advance purchase (ends 3/20)
• $25 hotel credit on bookings of two nights or more at select Hyatt hotels in Atlanta (ends 4/12)
• $25 or more hotel credit on bookings of two nights or more at select Hyatt hotels in Colorado (ends 4/12)
• Up to 50% off all-inclusive resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean

Marriott:

• Use the code A9896 to get an extra 5% off for Marriott Bonvoy members + 2 free beverages per night stayed (ends 3/31)
• Use the code ADP to get up to 20% off Boston hotel stays (ends 12/30)
• Use the code D3Q to get up to $100 resort credit at U.S., Canada, Caribbean and Latin America resorts (end 4/30)
• Use the code D60 to get 25% off Sunday night rate plus extras at Courtyard Scottsdale Salt River w/ 3-day weekend booking (ends 7/31)
• Use the code M96 to get up to 15% off Caribbean and Latin American hotels and resorts when booking in advance (ends 3/31)
• Use the code QRI to get 25% off stays for members and 20% for non-members across the US, Canada, Caribbean and Latin America, Europe, and Asia (ends 3/15)
• Use the code S4B to start each day with a FREE breakfast package for 2 adults + children during your Marriott stay
• 2-night hotel + flight vacations to California starting at $129
• 2-night hotel + flight vacations to Washington D.C. for National Cherry Blossom Festival starting at $169
• 3-night dessert getaway vacations w/ round-trip airfare starting at $315
• 3-night villa vacations w/ round-trip airfare starting at just $265
• Up to 20% off Hawaii vacations
• Up to 25% off New York City vacations (ends 3/29)
• Up to 30% off Doha vacations + 5,000 bonus points (ends 3/31)
• Up to 30% off summer vacations to Europe (ends 3/31)
• Up to $300 resort credit at Atlantis, Paradise Island Bahamas (ends 12/20)

IHG:

• FREE 24-hour Capital Bikeshare passes for 2 per night of stay + $25 daily dining credit in Washington D.C. (ends 4/12)
• FREE 3rd night w/ 2 night stay at Kimpton hotels in Sta. Barbara (ends 3/31)
• 15% or more off stays at select hotels and resorts in extended City Lights Sale (ends 3/31)
• 20% off one night or more at The Venetian Palazzo Las Vegas (ends 12/31)
• Save up to 15% when you stay at least 3 nights in NYC
• Save up to 20% off Kimpton hotels in Portland + $15 Park/Ride credit (ends 3/31)
• Seniors over 62 years old get special discounts on non-discounted room rates (must present a valid ID of a retired person organization)

Skyscanner USA:

• Daily flight deals
• International flight deals

TripAdvisor:

• Get up to 30% off hotels

Package Vacations

BookIt.com:

• Use the code EP50 to get an extra $50 off 7-night or longer vacations at non-all-inclusive resorts
• Use the code EP25 to get an extra $25 off 5- or 6-night vacations at non-all-inclusive resorts
• Use the code RESORT100 to get an extra $100 off 7-night or longer all-inclusive resort booking
• Use the code RESORT50 to get an extra $50 off 5- or 6-night all-inclusive resort bookings
• Use the code PACKAGE300 to get an extra $300 off 7-night or longer all-inclusive resort + flight packages
• Use the code PACKAGE150 to get an extra $150 off 5- or 6-night all-inclusive resort + flight packages
• Use the code TRAVEL50 to get an extra $50 off 7-night or longer single-occupancy all-inclusive hotel vacations
• Use the code TRAVEL25 to get an extra $25 off 5- or 6-night single-occupancy all-inclusive hotel vacations
• 50% off all-inclusive beach vacations in 99-Hour Sale (ends 3/13)
• Up to 60% off Hawaii vacations
• Up to 65% off Costa Rica vacations
• Up to 65% off in Summer Travel Sale

Expedia:

• 15% or more off Las Vegas hotels, vacation rentals and hotel + flight deals
• 35% off select hotels when staying 5 nights or more
• 50% off member pricing deals
• Book early and save
• Hotel stays under $99
• Hotel plus flight packages under $499
• Save big when booking your flight and hotel together
• Save on daily hotel deals
• Save on Latin American escapes

JetBlue Vacations:

• Use the code BAHAMAS100 to get $100 off flight + hotel package to the Bahamas (ends 5/1)
• Use the code SUPERCUN to get $200 off Cancún vacation packages (ends 3/15)
• Use the code SUPERFLL to get $100 off Fort Lauderdale, Florida, vacation packages (ends 3/15)
• Use the code SUPERMCO to get $100 off Orlando, Florida, vacation packages (ends 3/15)
• Use the code SUPERNAS to get $250 off Nassau, Bahamas, vacation packages (ends 3/15)
• Use the code SUPERNYC to get $100 off New York City vacation packages (ends 3/15)
• Use the code SUPERPUJ to get $200 off Punta Cana vacation packages (ends 3/15)
• Use the code SUPERSJU to get $200 off San Juan, Puerto Rico, vacation packages (ends 3/15)
• Buy 2 days, get 2 days free at Universal Orlando Resort (ends 8/13)
• Up to 20% off Las Vegas vacations (ends 3/31)
• Up to $300 resort credit at Atlantis Paradise Island (ends 12/20)

OneTravel:

• Up to 35% off published hotel rates
• OneTravel coupons and discounts

Orbitz:

• Use the code GETGOING to get 10% off select hotels (extended to 3/15)
• Use the code SIGHTSEE150 to get $150 off select flight + hotel packages (ends 3/31)
• Use the code SPRINGFUN30 to get $30 off select spring break activities
• Use the code VACATION75 to get $75 off select flight + hotel packages (ends 3/31)
• Flights Under $199
• Hotels Under $99
• Up to 40% off accomodations in Spring Hotel Sale (ends 3/31)
• Vacations Under $499

Southwest Vacations:

• Use the code MARDOM125 to get $125 off domestic flight + hotel vacation packages (ends 3/23)
• Use the code MARINT250 to get $250 off international flight + hotel vacation packages (ends 3/23)
• Use the code MARHAW250 to get $250 off Hawaii flight + hotel vacation packages (ends 3/23)
• Up to $500 off stays at select Barcelo Hotel Group resorts (ends 3/30)
• Up to $600 off + up to $2,544 in resort coupons at select RIU Hotels & Resorts (ends 3/30)
• Up to $800 in resort coupons plus VIP extras at Iberostar Hotels & Resorts (ends 3/28)

Travelocity:

• Use the code EXPLORE150 to get $150 off flight + hotel packages w/ $2,000 minimum purchase (ends 3/31)
• Use the code FUNINTHESUN30 to get $30 off select spring break activities
• Use the code JETSET75 to get $75 off flight + hotel packages w/ $750 minimum purchase (ends 3/31)
• Use the code TRAVELOCITY10 to get 10% off select hotels (ends 3/31)
• Up to 50% off in March Hotel Sale (ends 3/31)

United Vacations:

• Use the code WORLDWIDE12 to get up to $400 off international and Hawaii vacations (ends 3/19)
• Use the code WORLDWIDE12D to get up to $400 off domestic and Canada vacations (ends 3/19)

Car Rentals

Budget Car Rental:

Budget is now letting customers modify or cancel their reservations for free. Travelers who book new reservations and choose the "Pay Later" option can also cancel or modify their reservations for free at any time. Read more about the policy change here: Coronavirus: Traveling Safely and Flexibly.

• Use the BCD code R899700 to get up to 25% off car rentals and have 10% donated to breast cancer research
• Use the coupon code UUWZ042 to get FREE upgrade on Intermediate, Standard or Full-Size rentals (ends 12/31)
• Up to 30% off rentals + 10% rebates as Amazon gift card
• Up to 35% off on when you prepay car rentals in Canada
• Up to 35% off summer car rentals

Dollar Rent-A-Car:

Dollar is offering free cancellations to travelers who pre-paid their rentals prior to March 13. You can transfer your balance to a future booking, which must be made within 24 months. Find out more here: Coronavirus (COVID-19).

• Use the promo code 101511 to get 10% off weekend or weekly car rentals (ends 12/31)
• Up to 15% off Specials

Enterprise:

Enterprise has extended its existing no-fee cancellation policy to travellers who pre-paid their rentals directly. Some of the company's branches are also closed. Read more about Enterprise's COVID-19 measures here: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update From Enterprise.

• 15% off base rates in Latin America & the Caribbean (ends 12/15)
• San Francisco One-Way Specials starting at $9.99
• Seattle One-Way Specials starting at $9.99
• Washington D.C. One-Way Specials starting at $9.99

Hertz:

Hertz is waiving cancellation and change fees for prepaid reservations in travel-restricted areas. All prepaid reservations booked before March 13 can now postponed and their credits put toward future reservations up to 24 months into the future. "Pay Later" reservations continue to enjoy no cancellation fees. Learn more here: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Advisory.

• Use the CDP code 2007815 to get up to 20% off base rates for senior travelers
• Use the CDP code 2201740 to get $250 in travel credits on new reservations (ends 9/22)

Hotwire:

Hotwire offers free online self-cancellations for any travel, including car rentals, at least 48 hours in advance of the scheduled travel date. Find out more and access the self-cancellation page here: Coronavirus Travel.

• Up to 50% off Hot Rate car rentals

Thrifty Car Rental:

Thrifty is offering travelers free cancellations on pre-paid their rentals prior to March 13. You can transfer your balance to a future booking, which must be made within 24 months. Learn more about the update here: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Advisory.

• Use the code 101514 to get 10% off your weekend or weekly car rental (ends 12/31)

Note: These travel deals may expire at any time so don't wait too long to book!

See each individual deal for details.