Senior Park Passes
Hurry for this one: The lifetime senior pass to national parks and other federal lands will go up – way up – on August 28, from the present cost of $10 to $80. This pass, available for seniors 62 and older, covers entrance/day fees at federally run parks and properties all over the US. At some parks the pass will also give discounts on paid activities like tours and camping. More information can be found at the National Park Service website.
This pass can be bought at any park location covered by the pass. Closest to Las Vegas is Red Rock Canyon and Lake Mead. You can also order one by mail or online but will pay a $10 processing fee.
If you already have a pass – as Brad has had for the last 20+ years – that will be valid the rest of your life.
Airline Bumps
I just read this newspaper headline: U.S. airlines’ bumping rate declines to 22-year low. This is a good news-bad news situation, depending on your personal druthers.
If you always need to travel on a tight non-flexible schedule, you don’t ever want to be bumped from your airline seat for any reason. But if you love to get paid to give up your seat, then this news can be a mixed bag. On one hand, these volunteers might see higher compensation since the airlines want to avoid the bad publicity of angry passengers being involuntarily bumped. However, airlines are starting to look at the whole overbooking procedure and considering whether it is more trouble than it’s worth. In fact, Southwest no longer overbooks at all so pre-boarding volunteer bumps have mostly gone away for us since we almost always fly SW. At our ages, we need their flexibility to change reservations with no penalty. We call it the don’t-buy-green-bananas factor!
Movie Discounts
Frugal moviegoers – like Brad and me – are always looking for theater bargains. Of course, “free” is always the best price – and you can score this by just a little play at the Palms on their Tuesday movie ticket promo. There are a few restrictions on these free passes: no IMAX or Sony titles and good only Monday-Friday. However, on those days, they are good for showings at all times. There is also an expiration date on the passes, but I noticed that the ones we earned recently are good until the end of 2018. Palms also has an all-ages bargain all day on Mondays – all tickets $4 but with the same restriction as above.
South Point has changed its movie discounts. They still have $5.25 Tuesday for all ages, all day. However, the senior discount that used to be in effect every day before 4 p.m. is gone. Seniors now have a $4 admission price only on Mondays, part of the benefits of the casino’s 50+ Prime Time Mondays. This discount is good all day but you must show a players card and there is an extra charge for 3D and XD showings.
Do you have more tips for reducing your movie-going expense? Feel free to share in the “Comments” section below.
Final Note: We will be at Harrah’s Laughlin this weekend (Aug 17-19). Stop and say hi if you see us there.
Casinos that try to meet all different peoples expectations usually wind up satisfying no one. Pick a demographic and go for that person. There are plenty of casinos so everyone should be able to find one that works for them
Last time we were in Monument Valley, about 15 yrs ago the senior pass was not accepted. We were told you are entering a different country i.e. Indian Territory.FYI
George
Here is something for those who like to watch more than 2 movies a month: https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-moviepass-works
If you already have one, don’t lose it. To get another will be at the current price.
we have had our pass for 10 years and it is a real bargain..i wish the states would do similiar…..you do0nt know what its like til your on SS…….
thanks for the ostins…keep up the good work