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5 Secrets to Scoring Student Airfare Discounts

Did you know you can get student discounts for flights?

Read the general tips below on how to score cheap flights!

1. Use Student Booking Sites to Find Student Airfare Discounts
STA Travel is the world’s largest travel company for students and young people. STA Travel has long been connecting students with discounts on flights. They also offer student discount cards that can help you save elsewhere in your travels, such as in museums and hostels.
StudentUniverse negotiates lower prices for students on flights with 75 airlines.
2. Book on an Airline That Has Student Airfare Pricing
GenerationFly by Lufthansa guarantees student travelers get the lowest student fares possible on flights to Europe. The program is open to travelers age 12 to 25 who are enrolled in a public school, college, or university.
3. Cover Your Costs with a Scholarship
There are lots of study abroad scholarships out there that can help you cover costs of housing, books, and yes, airfare to your international destination.
The Office of Learning Abroad at Gannon University offers scholarships up to $2,000 if studying abroad for a full semester. It is encouraged to seek other scholarship websites that aren't affiliated with Gannon to earn more money towards your trip!
Below is a list of different websites where you can apply for scholarships and grants!
4. Use Miles from a Student Credit Card
When used responsibly, student credit cards can help you build your credit history as you take advantage of lower interest rates and awards like airline miles.
Most major airlines, including Delta, United, and Southwest Airlines, have credit cards of their own. Chase, Capital One, Discover, and American Express also allow you to convert rewards to airline miles.
5. Follow in the Footsteps of the Professionals
Put the internet to work for you. Sign up for email alerts from your favorite airlines or for specific routes on websites like Kayak, Expedia, and Orbitz, so that you can be alerted directly when a great deal is available.
Don't limit yourself to one airline either; sometimes it can be cheaper to fly to your chosen destination via two legs on separate carriers. Other times, it can be cheaper to book two separate one-way flights on separate carriers.

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