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John D's Space A Info & FAQS

Military.com Space A Travel Info

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These things you should remember:

1) Always have an open schedule you never know when you could be delayed due to schedule change, airplane problems, etc...Alo have a backup plan where you can fly to another place or drive or fly commerically.

2) Dependents stationed OCONUS can fly on Space A to and from the CONUS BUT you can not travel in CONUS unless the flight you are on final destination is overseas and you are on it all way or you got on it overseas and are booked all the way.

3) If you are a dependent living OCONUS and flying w/o your sponsor to or from OCONUS and that sponsor is deployed for more than 120 days, during the deployment you can get upgrade 1 time from Category 5 to Category 4. You will need a letter for that.

4) If your spouse is stationed OCONUS unaccompanied you are eligble for flying Space A to that location as well. You will need a non-command sponsored letter. There are limits to certain locations overseas on how many times you can fly per year, so make sure you check on regulations

5) Travelling with children,they will get their own seats. Car seats aren't required but recommended. Make sure you have books, snacks, DVD's, batteries, etc.. with you on the plane. You could be flying from a few hours to a long period of time on anytype of plane.

6) Be prepared for any type of plane from one that is like a commerical jet to one where you are in a seat but backwards or one where you are in mesh seats. Dress in layers so that you are prepared for any conditions.

7) Reservists flying Space A does have restrictions. Those with DD Form 2 ID and DD Form 1853 may go to all 50 US States and the Territories (Virgin Islands, PR, Guam, & American Samoa). If you are on Active Duty then you do not have restrictions. Dependents of Reservists are restrictions if they aren't on AD. If the Reservists is on AD for longer than 30 days you can fly as long as you are with your sponsor.


For more of the rules & FAQS go to John D's Space A Board.

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Navywife,

Re your #3 above, the upgrade is applicable to sponsor deployments of "120 days or more" and not "more than 180 days." In addition, the upgrade is only for those stationed OCONUS and it does not apply to reservists/guard.

Thank you, typed in the wrong number and didn't realize it. Added a few more in there as well.

There is new regulations for Spouses flying CONUS to CONUS or CONUS to OCONUS.

If the AD member is deployed for 120 days, they are now allowing Dependents to fly from a CONUS to CONUS location as well as from a CONUS to OCONUS location. To visit with family & friends during deployment. You must have a command letter in order to use this and there are other information. Check out John D's Space A for the most up to date information.

Hola, I am going to attempt to SPACE-A it to Hickam around 5FEB. I am stationed in ABQ, NM. From my research, it looks like TRAVIS is best, however Mira Mar or NAS North Island would be closer. Any experience using these bases?

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Originally posted by Altitude_BUBBLEHEAD:
Hola, I am going to attempt to SPACE-A it to Hickam around 5FEB. I am stationed in ABQ, NM. From my research, it looks like TRAVIS is best, however Mira Mar or NAS North Island would be closer. Any experience using these bases?

Miramar doesn't have many if any flights going to Hickam. North Island is an option but you will have to view the schedule online to see what they do have available. You might get a flight from New Mexico but more likely Travis will be your best option.

Thank you much.

I have a question about Space A travel. My husband is retired Navy. We would like to travel to a few desinations with our daughter who is 4. We would like to go to Hickman for a visit, since my Niece lives in Oahu this would be perfect.

We would also like to get over to England or the UK to visit our Son and daughter-in-law.

I downloaded the AMC 140 form.
Where do I go from here.

Thanks so very much.

How do I find locations for space available flights from south or eastern seaboard going to Germany? What category does a disabled vet fall into? My dependent son and I want to visit an active duty service member outside Nuremberg, Germany in spring 2012.

Disabled veterans are not eligible for Space A travel, unless they are retired from the military. Then it is the same as any other retied service member.

I'm a 100% DAV. Can I travel Space-A?
100% DAVs holding a regular retiree ID card can fly Space A. Despite rumors to the contrary, 100 percent disabled veterans in possession of DD Form 1173 or DD Form 2765 (replaces the DD Form 1173) identification cards are NOT entitled to Space-A travel aboard DoD aircraft. Any changes to Space-A eligibility rules will be published as an immediate change to DoD 4515.13r and advertised accordingly (Reiteration HQ AMC/DONP 091704z Mar 99 and Reference PASSENGER SERVICE UPDATE DTG: 261800Z OCT 01 para 1.H).