The good news is that in 2019, there are airfare benefits for retirees and pre-retirees. And this is not a fantasy, but a reality. It turns out that this population group can purchase subsidized tickets.
How the subsidy program works. There is a decree # 215 of 2018, according to which a number of enterprises are provided with guaranteed subsidies in 2019. For what? And so that they can provide benefits to certain groups of the population, for example, retirees and pre-retirees for air tickets. This list does not include all airlines, but only a certain number. The list can be checked on the Internet. But, the largest airlines such as Aeroflot, Yakutia, Ural Airlines are included in it. An important point is that this is the Far East, Crimea, Kaliningrad. Please note that subsidized tickets are in high demand among retirees and the number of such seats on the plane is limited. And one more important point - subsidized tickets cannot be bought online. Only at the airline ticket offices upon presentation of documents proving the rights of the benefits. You need to track the availability of tickets yourself on the airlines' websites. And understand that subsidized tickets are sold only in economy class. And also on board the aircraft you will not be fed, and you will have to pay extra for your luggage. Although, these temporary difficulties are not so difficult when it comes to a significant discount on air tickets. Especially for such groups of the population as retirees and pre-retirees.
Additional opportunity to reduce the ticket price
To buy a ticket at a reduced price, keep under control the discounts and promotions of airlines. You can do this by registering, for example, there are many convenient and useful headings on the site. For example, the section "Low prices calendar" will show the cheapest air tickets for the date you need. For convenience, these numbers will be marked with a green square. There are also headings "Specials" and "Top 100 tickets". You can also take part in contests and win a free trip. By receiving emails, you will be in control of the situation.
When buying tickets yourself, keep in mind that air tickets in the middle of the week are cheaper. Also check the adjacent dates. They can also be much cheaper. If you buy two-way tickets at once, it can also reduce their cost. Take an overnight flight. It's cheaper to fly at this time of day. And also information about additional services should be specified. Maybe there is an opportunity to refuse unnecessary ones.
In this way, retirees will be able to get discounts on air tickets or independently reduce the price and travel more. Despite the small pension, you can always find ways to get to the city of your dreams inexpensively.
