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Travel Discounts For Federal Workers & Retirees  

Dailyfed Staff

November 9, 2023

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Whether you’re looking to take some annual leave before you retire or getting a head start on planning your bucket list adventures, don’t miss out on travel discounts designed specifically for federal workers and retirees. 

One-Stop Travel Services & Exclusive Discounts For Feds 

Take advantage of one-stop travel planning services for federal workers, retirees and government contractors. As licensed travel professionals, they can negotiate exclusive deals that are not available to the public. Check them out when planning your next get-away and sign up for updates on the latest deals.  

Add to this, Norwegian Cruise Line offers exclusive discounts to members of the military, veterans and their spouses.

Hotel & Resort Discounts For Feds 

  • Choice Hotels – Government rates at participating locations.
  • Hilton – Government rates at participating hotels.
  • Hyatt – Special government rates at US hotels.
  • IHG – Government rates for business and leisure travel. 
  • Marriott – Government rates may be available when booking.
  • Wyndham – Government rates at US hotels.
  • Shades of Green – Resort deals for current and retired military and DoD employees.

Remember — the annual leave you can carry over from one leave year to the next is 240 hours.

Planes, Trains & Automobile Discounts For Feds

Some of these resources only offer discounts for official government business travel as indicated below: 

  • American – Government fares in some markets; call American to ask about eligibility.
  • Delta – Travel on official business is eligible for a discount; you must call Delta to receive the discount.
  • JetBlue – Government fares on official travel when paying with a government-issued credit card or government travel request.
  • United – Federal government fares on official travel with a government-issued Visa or MasterCard.
  • Amtrak – Discounted fares for federal business travel within the Northeast Corridor plus discounts for business travel on Coach fares nationwide.
  • Avis – Government and military personnel can enroll in Avis Preferred to skip the line and opt-in to earn Avis Preferred Points.
  • Alamo – Discounted rates for federal workers, military personnel and veterans.
  • Hertz – Discounted rates and special upgrades on car rentals for leisure travel.
  • National – Discounted rates and frequent traveler benefits for federal workers. 
  • Sixt – Up to 5% discount for government employees.
  • Thrifty – Free one car-class upgrade for official and government travel and no fee to join Blue Chips Rewards Program.

Remember — the annual leave you can carry over from one leave year to the next is 240 hours. Check the OPM website for “Leave Year Beginning and End Dates.” 

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