An International Student Identity Card (ISIC) makes traveling abroad more budget-friendly.
Last updated 2026-09-25 — Everyone knows that a student ID can get you plenty of discounts, but most people may not realize that getting an International Student Identity Card (ISIC) to purchase student flights could save you tens of thousands of dollars compared to regular tickets—and also includes checked baggage perks. Nowadays...
By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Department
Everyone knows that a student ID can get you plenty of discounts, but most people may not realize that getting an International Student Identity Card (ISIC) to purchase student flights could save you tens of thousands of dollars compared to regular tickets—and also includes checked baggage perks. Nowadays many young people opt for budget airlines to save money, but they also miss out on a lot of services. What they might not know is that with an ISIC, they can purchase student flights from major airlines such as China Airlines, Cathay Pacific, EVA Air, Emirates, and Delta, while also enjoying a variety of valuable services and discounts—saving a significant amount on travel expenses.
Make the most of your International Student Identity Card, Teacher Card, and Youth Card to enjoy more discounts and services when traveling abroad. (Photo provided by Jin Zhan Travel Agency)
Take Delta Air Lines as an example: the number of free checked baggage items in economy class has been increased to two, each passenger receives a sleep kit that includes an eye mask and earplugs, and Wi-Fi is available on board. The B747-400 international route is among the first Wi-Fi-equipped aircraft, and the handy “FLY Delta” app allows you to check the latest flight updates and baggage status anytime.
The ISIC (International Student Identity Card) is currently the only internationally recognized student ID endorsed by UNESCO. It encourages students on a budget to step beyond their borders at a young age, broaden their horizons, and engage in cultural exchange. Therefore, the “International Student Travel Confederation” has negotiated with businesses and companies around the world to provide international students with various consumer discounts. Currently, cardholders can enjoy over 40,000 consumer benefits in 120 countries, including purchasing student flights in Taiwan (for example, in 2014, up to NT$17,000 could be saved compared to regular tickets), visiting museums, art galleries, and theaters around the world—with up to 50% discounts.
If you’re not a student, you can’t apply for an ISIC, but if you’re under 30 years old, you can get an International Youth Travel Card; or if you’re a teacher, you can apply for an International Teacher Card to save even more on travel expenses. Although the International Youth Travel Card doesn’t have as many global partner stores as the ISIC, it does offer discounts on certain South American flights and has plenty of partner locations in the UK and the US—for example, 5% off on Baz Bus in the UK; 20% off car rentals with Alamo in the US, and 10% off on New York Pass transportation tickets for entry into New York. Additionally, Emirates offers exclusive teacher and student flight tickets, and Taiwan is the only place where you can purchase these discounted teacher flights with an International Teacher Card.
Jin Zhan Travel Agency, the current exclusive agent for the ISIC, International Youth Travel Card, and International Teacher Card, is currently running a campaign where buying teacher or student flights comes with a free card. Whether you’re a teacher, youth, or student, you can enjoy flight discounts through this promotion, which runs only until the end of May. For details, please visit the Jin Zhan Travel Agency website. Travel smart and save more money.
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