Student Fares are special airline ticket prices offered exclusively to students who are traveling for education, study abroad programs or personal trips during their academic journey. These fares are designed to make air travel more affordable and flexible for students, helping them manage travel costs while studying internationally or commuting between home and campus.

Airlines partner with global travel agencies, consolidators and B2B portals to offer discounted student airfare under specific eligibility criteria. Students must typically present a valid student ID, university admission proof or student visa at the time of booking or check in.

Student fares usually come with,

• Lower base prices compared to standard adult fares.
• Extra baggage allowance (often one additional check in bag).
• Flexible date change policies at minimal or no cost.
• Longer ticket validity (ideal for semester based travel).

These benefits make student fares especially attractive for long term or flexible travel plans such as moving abroad for studies or returning home during academic breaks.

From a travel technology perspective, airlines release these fares through:

• GDS systems (Amadeus, Sabre, Travelport) under specific fare categories.
• Airline APIs and NDC channels, allowing agencies to access them programmatically.
• Consolidator systems, which aggregate and distribute student special inventory to approved agents.

How Travel Agents Get These Fares

Travel agents can access student fares via their GDS systems or airline direct APIs if their agency is authorized under the airline’s student fare program.
Agents can also source them through wholesalers or B2B travel platforms that distribute student fare content from multiple carriers.

Once verified, agents can offer these fares directly to eligible travelers, including benefits such as extended validity, flexible changes and discounted ticket prices.

Who Benefits from These Fares

• Students: Gain affordable and flexible flight options for international and academic travel.
• Parents: Save significantly on travel costs while ensuring smoother travel for their children.
• Travel Agents: Attract younger travelers and increase bookings through exclusive discounted fare access.
• Airlines: Build long term brand loyalty among student travelers who may become future frequent flyers.

At Travel Terminus, our Special Fares Module includes access to Student Fares from leading global airlines. Agents can view and book these fares directly within their GDS system - ensuring better deals and faster conversions.

If you’d like to explore how to access or distribute student fares, schedule a demo with our team today.