Originally Posted by
2lazy2walk
It seems that if United wanted to give me a discount for my service, I could show my military (retiree) ID card rather than having to pay for a third-party ID card/membership that doesn't even actively verify said service.
The difference for me is I served in the active military for 4 years (during Vietnam Nam era). So I'm not a retiree, but I am a veteran with DD214 to show. But I'm NOT eligible to get a military retiree card or any other official card to indicate my service. And Veterans Advantage gives me discounts.
I've used the UA discount many times a year. And the only other airlines that gives discounts that I'm aware of is Lufthansa. (Possibly with the exception of active duty personnel)