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US wants airlines to boost travel benefits for military personnel
05/04/2024 01:16 PM | Click to read full article
US Transportation department plans to begin posting comparative information on travel benefits that airlines guarantee for service members and their families. USDOT plans to detail airlines that will commit to full refunds to service members and their families who cancel travel plans due to military directives as well as allowances for free baggage. Most carriers give military personnel additional free bags and other benefits like priority boarding or discounted fares.