We all know that our armed forces do a great job and are extremely brave but are they really more deserving than others?
Do you know that if you are a serving member of the armed forces or a retired member then some cruise lines may offer you an additional on board benefit?
Princess Cruises offers on board credit of up to $250 per qualifying passenger depending on the duration of the cruise.
Cunard offers on board credit of up to $200 per person depending on the duration of the cruise.
P & O offers on board credit of up to £125 per person depending on the duration of the cruise.
These are offers to British Military Personnel however many other lines offer added incentives to US and Canadian Military Personnel only at the moment.
However what I want to discuss at the risk of being shouted at is this. Are Military Personnel more deserving than other professions? I have several family members who have served or are still serving within various factions however do they deserve extra benefits? I don’t think so!
After all they were not forced into joining up, they did it voluntary and knowing the risks involved. Admittedly at the moment it is a dangerous job especially if posted to Afghanistan or Iraq but how do you measure one profession against another.
If you are talking bravery then surely our fire fighters and police officers along side perhaps prison officers should also be entitled to it or how about people who influence our future outcomes like doctors and nurses or teachers? Or how about stay at home mums? Where does it stop?
I actually posted this on several cruise forums to see what people thought and was not surprised that many people declined to comment. What do you think? Do you think it’s fair?