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  1. AMC Space Available Travel Page

    Reminder to Space-A travelers: Keep in mind there is no guarantee you will be selected for a seat. Space-A travelers must be prepared to cover commercial travel expenses if flight schedules are changed or become unavailable to allow Space-A travel (Per DODI 4515.13, Section 4, Paragraph 4.1.a).

  2. Regulations, Forms, Letters

    Space-A Policy Regulations and Policy Info. DoD's Air Transportation Eligibility (DoDI 4515.13) - Updated in 2016; Section 4 focuses on Space-A travel. DODI 1327.06 : DoD reg the governs EML. EML Form (PACOM): USPACOM FORM 505/3 EF (07-10). EML Form (EUCOM): EU FORM 1501.01.

  3. Space Available Flight: Basic Rules & Regulations

    Except EML, Emergency Travel, and Command Sponsored Category V, family members must be accompanied by the sponsor to fly Space A. Space A seats are normally identified as early as 2-3 hours and as ...

  4. PDF DOD INSTRUCTION 4515

    with applicable laws and regulations. c. Passengers traveling on DoD-owned and contracted aircraft will be screened before boarding the aircraft in compliance with U.S. entry and exit requirements specified in Defense Transportation Regulation (DTR) 4500.9-R. Individuals not cleared to travel will not board the aircraft. d.

  5. PDF Space-Available Travel Handbook Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's

    Space-Available regulations and guidance can be found in the following regulations: AMCI 24-101, Volume 14, DoD 4515.13-R and Defense Transportation Regulation (DTR). ... Answer: To travel space available and depending on your status, you must have in your possession the following items, a valid Department of Defense issued Identification card ...

  6. Space-A Travel for Military Families

    Benefit overview. Service members and their families can use Space-A flights - formally known as Military Airlift Command or MAC flights - to travel around the country and world at a reduced cost or for free. Though sometimes unpredictable, military flights are perfect for families with flexible plans and limited travel budgets.

  7. Space-Available Travel For Service Members

    Space Available (Space-A) travel allows authorized passengers to occupy Department of Defense (DoD) aircraft seats that are surplus after all Space Required (Space-R) passengers have been accommodated. ... as determined by DoDI 1327.06 and Military Service regulations. This travel privilege will not be used in lieu of funded travel entitlements ...

  8. Space-A Basics

    The Space-Available travel program is a travel benefit that allows authorized passengers to occupy DoD aircraft seats that are surplus after all space-required passengers and cargo have been accommodated. Space-A travel is allowed on a non-mission interference basis only. Space-available travel is a privilege (not an entitlement) available to ...

  9. Who Is Eligible for Space-A Flights?

    In Space A terms, your "category" of travel is your priority. The numerical order of space-available categories indicates who gets to board the plane first. Travelers in lower numbered categories ...

  10. Space-A travel

    Space-available travel, also known as Space-A travel, is a means by which members of United States Uniformed Services (United States Military, reservists and retirees, United States Department of Defense civilian personnel under certain circumstances), and these groups' family members, are permitted to travel on aircraft of the Air Mobility Command under the jurisdiction of the United States ...

  11. Space-A Eligibility

    Defense Instruction 4515.13,"Air Transportation Eligibility," Change 6. Units and passenger terminals will start accepting eligible Space-A travelers effective immediately. Units. terminal leadership to build capability. Units and passenger terminals will take necessary actions based on. Also, see AMC Mask Policy as of April 22 2022.

  12. Space-Available Travel (Space-A Travel)

    Summary. Space Available (Space-A) travel allows authorized passengers to occupy Department of Defense (DoD) aircraft seats that are surplus after all Space Required (Space-R) passengers have been accommodated. Space-A travel costs nothing but is allowed only on a non-mission interference basis.

  13. Air Mobility Command reopens Space-Available travel

    SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. - As of 22 April, 2022, all restrictions on space-available (Space-A) travel have been lifted. The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense temporarily suspended most Space-A travel aboard Air Mobility Command and contracted aircraft, effective March 21, 2020 in order to limit COVID-19's spread and impact on the force.

  14. Space-A Travel

    Reminder To All Space-A Travelers: Per DODI 4515.13, Section 4, Paragraph 4.1.a, Reservations. There is no guarantee of transportation and reservations will not be accepted or made for any space-available traveler. The DOD is not obligated to continue an individual's travel or return the individual to the point of origin or any other point.

  15. Space-A Travel FAQ

    Space-A Travel FAQ. Space-A travellers are loaded into a C-17 headed for Dover Air Force Base, Del., April 21, 2008. (Photo: U.S. Air Force) Military.com | By Jim Absher. Published February 10 ...

  16. Space-A FAQ: Answers to your Questions

    To most people, Space-A travel ranks right up there with Public Speaking - everyone is afraid of doing it the first time. Much of this fear comes from lack of knowledge and the unpredictability of flights. The more you learn about Space-A travel the less fear you will have. Learn as much as you can from the SpaceA.net FAQ, Pages and associated ...

  17. Space A Travel > 157th Air Refueling Wing > Display

    SPACE A TRAVEL. The 157th Passenger Service is maintained by the 157 Logistics Readiness Squadron/ Small Air Terminal. 24 Hour Space Available Recording (603) 430-3323, DSN 852-3323 ... all personnel must meet the requirements outlined in this regulation. B. Traveling space available on DoD owned or controlled aircraft is subject to mission ...

  18. How to Book a Rocket Ride: Advice From a Space Travel Agent

    With space tourism options ranging from a $150,000 high-altitude balloon ride to a $55 million rocket launch with a stay on the International Space Station (ISS), the world—or rather, the space ...

  19. PDF DOD INSTRUCTION 4515

    • Establishes and provides implementing policies for the space-available travel program. DoDI 4515.13, January 22, 2016 Change 7, January 11, 2024 . T. ABLE OF . C. ... If this issuance conflicts with the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), the JTR, as applicable, takes precedence. 1.2. SCOPE. Specific policies for operational support airlift ...

  20. Space-Available Travel (Space-A Travel)

    Summary. Space Available (Space-A) travel allows authorized passengers to occupy Department of Defense (DoD) aircraft seats that are surplus after all Space Required (Space-R) passengers have been accommodated. Space-A travel costs nothing but is allowed only on a non-mission interference basis.

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  22. Welcome to SpaceA.net

    Welcome to SpaceA.net. SpaceA.net is an unofficial site for members of the Uniformed Services/Military. The information provided has been compiled since 2001 from online forums, individual contributions, websites, personal knowledge and regulations. Verify everything with current regulations and policy before you plan travel.

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    The growth in the commercial space transportation industry illustrates the need for moving the Office of Commercial Space Transportation out of the FAA, an advisory committee concluded.

  24. Space-Available Travel (Space-A Travel)

    Space-Available Travel (Space-A Travel) Space Available (Space-A) travel allows authorized passengers to occupy Department of Defense (DoD) aircraft seats that are surplus after all Space Required (Space-R) passengers have been accommodated. Space-A travel costs nothing but is allowed only on a non-mission interference basis.

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    Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc. is proposing a reverse split of its beaten-down shares as the Richard Branson-founded space tourism company tries to maintain compliance with stock market standards.