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Military Space-Available Travel

There is no charge for personnel traveling in government owned aircraft. However, if a Space-A flight is made on a commercial contract carrier, a fee will be assessed - fee is variable (approximately $15-30) depending on the port. There is also a fee for meals served aboard military aircraft.

Space required passengers or cargo may require the removal of Space A passengers at any point. If removed en route, you may reregister with your original date and time of registration. Passenger Service will assign a new date and time to any country or destination you change or add on your application.

Always be prepared to purchase onward or return commercial transportation, meals, and lodging.  Remember Space A seats are normally identified as early as 2-3 hours and late as 30 minutes prior to departure. It is recommended you check with the passenger service center for the space available show time for the flight you wish to take.

AMC Passenger Terminals
AMC Passener Terminals are located at US Air Force airfields where a Space-A flights transit through.  Your best bet when searching for a Space-A flight is to contact the AMC Passenger Terminal at a large Air Force hub -- however, there can be Space-A flights available at virtually any US Air Force, Navy, Army, or Marines airfield.  Check out our list of worldwide AMC Passenger Terminals and their contact information.  Contact the AMC Passenger Terminal that is closest to you and inquire about their scheduled flights.

Space-A Travel Categories:

• Category I, Emergency travel on a round-trip basis in connection with serious illness, death, or impending death of a member of the immediate family of a service member, or other authorized person.
• Category II, Sponsors on environmental and morale leave (EML) when accompanied by family members.
• Category III, Members of the uniformed services in an ordinary or reenlistment leave status and uniformed services patients on convalescent leave.
• Category IV, Unaccompanied family members (18 years or older) traveling on EML orders.
• Category V, Students whose sponsor is stationed in Alaska or Hawaii; Students enrolled in a trade school in CONUS when the sponsor is stationed overseas, etc.
• Category VI, Reserve Components members; retired military members who are issued DD Form 2 and eligible to receive retired pay; family members of retired members when accompanied by a sponsor.

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While the precise procedures for making flight arrangements may vary from one air terminal to another, the first step is to find out what destinations you can travel to from the air terminals near you. The simplest way to get a list of destinations is to call the terminal in your area. Terminals typically provide either a voice or recorded listing of upcoming flights. On request, most terminals can also fax you a copy of their flight schedule.

Once you have made your travel plan, you can sign up for flights in several ways. You always have the option of going to a terminal in person. However, in many cases you do not even have to leave your home. Flight requests can be made by mail, by telephone, via the Internet, or by facsimile. Upon sign-up, travelers are assigned a travel category and compete for seats in that category, based on the date and time of sign-up. Passengers stay on the flight register for either 60 days, the duration of their travel authorization, or until they get a seat. Once registered, passengers can review their reservation status any time.

There can be drawbacks to Space-A travel. As a Space-A traveler, your flight request is processed on a first-in, first-out basis within your assigned category of travel. You must be aware of the following facts when you decide to fly Space-A:

Official duty passengers and priority cargo have priority over Space-A passengers. If your flight has more than one leg, you can get bumped off of your plane at the end of any leg.

• Reservations cannot be made for any portion of a trip. Flexible travel plans are necessary.
• Reservists and retirees are classified as Category VI passengers.
• Long, uncomfortable and frequently costly waiting periods may be encountered at any point of your journey.
• The U.S. Government is not obligated to provide transportation for Space-A passengers to or from desired destinations.
  Summer months are peak travel times.
• You will need to travel with either a credit card or carry sufficient funds to pay for lodging, meals, local transportation, and even commercial airfare, if necessary.
• You must travel light. Only duty passengers can pay for excess baggage.

Baggage Allowances
Each passenger may check two pieces of checked baggage, 70 pounds each, up to 62 linear inches in size. Family members may pool their baggage allowances. Hand-carried baggage must fit under the seat or in the overhead compartment, if available. Standard issue B-4 duffle bags are authorized to weigh 100 pounds and still considered one piece.
Only one of these bags will be allowed.

C9 Baggage: Limited to two pieces at 55 pounds combined weight.

NOTE: Baggage weight may be limited due to type of aircraft or other restrictions. Check with your Passenger Service Center for more information.

Air Force Billeting
If you’re looking for someplace to sleep for the night, check billeting availability through the services lodging list web page.

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