How does Space a military travel work?
Space-A refers to the practice of traveling when a military flight has unused or unassigned seats aboard: think extra seats available when flying a tank from location A to location B. For free. Sometimes there is an $8.00 surcharge if you are flying overseas, but other than that, free.
How do you use Space available travel?
How Does Space-A Travel Work?
- Follow the Space-A flight schedules of the passenger terminals you may use.
- Sign up to travel from all locations you could originate travel.
- Mark yourself present within 24 hours of the flight.
- Listen for your name during Roll Call.
- Check your luggage and obtain your boarding pass.
Can you still fly Space A?
Yes. Uniformed Services Retirees (receiving retirement pay and possessing a BLUE Retiree ID Card) and their accompanying dependents can travel Space-A anywhere that Space-A is allowed. In addition, “Gray Area” Retirees have limited eligibility (but not their dependents).
Can veterans use space a travel?
To be eligible for Space-A flights, Veterans must have a permanent and total service-connected disability rating. The Space-A Program fills surplus capacity and seating on DOD aircraft. A popular perk among retirees, now eligible Veterans can take advantage of the program and fly for free.
Is Space a travel open?
As many in the military community know, Space-A has been restricted due to COVID-19 since March 2020, and as of this writing, it is still only an option for active duty on emergency leave and a few other specific cases. All other travelers require an Exception to Policy letter from an O-6 or higher.
Can military take pictures on base?
It is illegal to take pictures of a military base, even if it’s from off that base (Unless there is a special event going on, like an air show). But if the area isn’t a secure facility, you should be fine.
