Military Discount - Not gym membership
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Military Discount - Not gym membership
After reading the military discount thread it got me thinking. What companies do actually give us discounts (over and above the MoD discount book) I know when i was going through flying trg at 60Sqn we got a discount with Cotswold outdoor.
Anybody know of anymore?
Anybody know of anymore?
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Can't remember if it's in the book but every Moto Service station gives 10% off (This includes Burger King and the over priced newsagents (Magazines, food etc.) and anything within the Moto service station - not petrol though 
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My ID was spotted in my wallet and i was informed that i was entitled to money off so I took it! Saved a few quid.
Worth a try at Burger King/McD's at any service station, normally works
Pretty much any outdoors shop as well - Millets, Blacks etc.
)My ID was spotted in my wallet and i was informed that i was entitled to money off so I took it! Saved a few quid.
Worth a try at Burger King/McD's at any service station, normally works
Pretty much any outdoors shop as well - Millets, Blacks etc.
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A lot of companies in the US give discount for military personnel on 'active duty', including UK forces (tell them you are coalition forces).
With an ID you and 4 dependents can get into Busch Gardens and Sea World for free. Also Gatorland gives you a discount on entry, however you get a bigger discount if you tell the cashier that you are a birdspotter from the UK(how mad is that).
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With an ID you and 4 dependents can get into Busch Gardens and Sea World for free. Also Gatorland gives you a discount on entry, however you get a bigger discount if you tell the cashier that you are a birdspotter from the UK(how mad is that).
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The 2005 edition of the forces discount brochure is here http://www.rafcom.co.uk/forces_discount/index.cfm
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OK whinge mode on.
Flew to the Antipodes a few years back. Asked about military discount only to be told that was only available on full-fare scheduled flights booked direct with the airline and surprise surprise, it wasn't available with any other discount. So one would have had to pay absolute top dollar book price for the flight to be eligible for any reduction.
Who the hell buys flights that way any more? Got as much "discount" booking over the 'net.
What we need is a standard 10% off the final price.
Compare this to a well known British Telecommunications cartel, who's staff I'm led to believe get whacking discounts in virtually any high street store you care to name.
Mind you, mentioned the magic words "Op Telic" in Stringfellows and got a full half hour of TWO girls simultaneously demonstrating hands-free pole polishing for a mere fiver! (Their pole, alas, not mine
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Flew to the Antipodes a few years back. Asked about military discount only to be told that was only available on full-fare scheduled flights booked direct with the airline and surprise surprise, it wasn't available with any other discount. So one would have had to pay absolute top dollar book price for the flight to be eligible for any reduction.
Who the hell buys flights that way any more? Got as much "discount" booking over the 'net.
What we need is a standard 10% off the final price.
Compare this to a well known British Telecommunications cartel, who's staff I'm led to believe get whacking discounts in virtually any high street store you care to name.
Mind you, mentioned the magic words "Op Telic" in Stringfellows and got a full half hour of TWO girls simultaneously demonstrating hands-free pole polishing for a mere fiver!
(Their pole, alas, not mine )
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You dont get much in the way of military discounts here in Oz, ( not during my 22 years anyway) and nothing after retirement
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Military Extra Rate!!
Few years back I was checking prices for rooms in a Knightsbridge hotel for some visiting speakers to the premier UAS.
Was told something like £105 for the room and £9 for b'fast total £114. I then asked if they did a military/MOD discount rate and after the receptionist checked with the manager I was told yes...£124 inc b'fast.
Nice discount... why don't we just check in as civys!!!
Was told something like £105 for the room and £9 for b'fast total £114. I then asked if they did a military/MOD discount rate and after the receptionist checked with the manager I was told yes...£124 inc b'fast.
Nice discount... why don't we just check in as civys!!!
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Originally Posted by Whaaa newark
With an ID you and 4 dependents can get into Busch Gardens and Sea World for free.
Next time please tell me about my mistakes before I make them!
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Based down in London and having family up in Edinburgh I normally make two return trips with "the worlds favourite airline" or BA per month. Booking the flight a month in advance....
BA Web Price - £64.50
BA MOD Discount - £153.90
Same day, same flights? Again, you've got to book the highest priced, most flexible ticket to take advantage of the "generous discount". BMI's not much better!
Are the forces ever going to get a decent deal or are there always going to be the usual strings attached? About time some of the British companies and the MOD put their heads together and had a look at how the Yanks treat their forces.
What a great deal we get....NOT!
BA Web Price - £64.50
BA MOD Discount - £153.90
Same day, same flights? Again, you've got to book the highest priced, most flexible ticket to take advantage of the "generous discount". BMI's not much better!
Are the forces ever going to get a decent deal or are there always going to be the usual strings attached? About time some of the British companies and the MOD put their heads together and had a look at how the Yanks treat their forces.
What a great deal we get....NOT!
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The NEW Defence Discount Directory(Forces Discount Brochure)
This is the online version of the 2006 Directory
www.forcesdiscounts-mod.co.uk
over 280 discounts and more being added frequently
www.forcesdiscounts-mod.co.uk
over 280 discounts and more being added frequently