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Amazon is once again offering $25 flights to certain Prime members.
The online retail giant teamed with StudentUniverse to offer discounted flights to Prime members who are enrolled in the young adult plan.
For those not a Prime member, they can sign up for the young adult membership and activate the StudentUniverse benefit if they are between 18 and 24 years old.
Eligible members can book selected flights starting now on all U.S. domestic flights within the 50 U.S. states and District of Columbia for travel between December 9, 2024, and January 14, 2025, for just $25.
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The company said a total of 5,000 $25 flight tickets will be available during this promotion. Of that, 1,000 tickets will drop each day, starting at 10 a.m. PST from December 9 through December 13.
"As a mom to a college student, I am excited to have my son home for the holidays," Carmen Nestares, vice president of U.S. Prime and Marketing Tech at Amazon, said in a news release. "The holidays are a time to gather with loved ones, make memories, and create traditions, and we're happy to help make flying more affordable for young adults who want to spend this important time with family and friends."
"At StudentUniverse, our mission is to make travel more accessible and affordable for young people," Mirza Smajic, Vice President of Global Supply and Brand Partnerships at StudentUniverse, added.