Sign-up process
1. Travel Eligibility
Determine your Space-A travel category using the table below.
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Category
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Traveler’s Status
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C-C
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O-O
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C-O /
O-C
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III
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Uniformed services members (Active Duty/AGR) in ordinary leave or pass status.
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YES
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YES
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YES
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VI
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Retired uniformed services members and their dependents (when accompanied by their sponsor)
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YES
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YES
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YES
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VI
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Authorized RC members (Traditional Reservist/DSG) and authorized RC members entitled to retired pay at age 60 (i.e., “gray area retirees”) and their dependents (when accompanied by their sponsor) when traveling in the CONUS or directly between the CONUS and Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, and American Samoa (Guam and American Samoa travelers may transit Hawaii or Alaska); or traveling within Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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YES
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NO
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NO
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Key: C = CONUS , O = OCONUS
Reference: DoDI 4515.13, Air Transportation Eligibility
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2. Sign-Up
Send an AMC Form 140, Space-Available Travel Request, to: 103.aw.lrs.space.a.org@us.af.mil
- Email must be sent no later than 1200L on the day prior to the scheduled flight.
- In the email, include the Space-A flight you request to sign-up for, as well as your military status (Active Duty/AGR, DSG/Traditional Reservist, Civilian, etc.).
Click to download AMC Form 140, Space Available Travel Request.
3. Confirmation
You will receive an email confirming your Space-A sign-up by 1700L on the day prior to the scheduled flight.
Note, do not assume you are signed up for the flight until you receive email confirmation.
4. Documentation
The following documentation needs to be provided during check-in on the day of travel.
- All passengers – AMC Form 140, Space-Available Travel Request
- All passengers – Valid form of military ID and passport (if required)
- Active Duty Members/AGRs – AF Form 988, Leave Request/Authorization
- Traditional Reservists/DSGs – DD Form 1853, Verification of Reserve Status
ATTENTION:
Passengers must sign-up for travel no later than 1200L on the day prior to the scheduled flight. Flights will be removed from advertisement if there are no passengers registered.
flight check-in
Check-in is conducted two (2) hours prior to departure in Building 35, Air Terminal.
Passengers must ensure they have the necessary documentation for check-in (see step 4 of sign-up process).
Passengers are allowed two (2) bags per individual, limited to 70 pounds per bag and exceeding the dimensions of 62 linear inches.
Passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item, that must fit under any aircraft seat.
TRAVEL ADVISORIES
Disabled Passengers
There will be times when passengers cannot be accepted for travel aboard aircraft due to safety considerations. Passengers must be able to overcome obstacles and challenges of traveling within an aircraft. Passengers must be physically able to climb ladders, move within the aircraft without mechanical assistance (wheelchair or walker) and be able to egress the aircraft in an emergency without impeding others or requiring assistance.
Footwear
In the interest of passenger safety, footwear should not increase chance of injury, hinder passenger loading, or emergency aircraft egress. The wear of open-toe or open-heel shoes is prohibited on organic aircraft. Shoes with heels are not authorized on the KC-46 but are allowed on other government aircraft as long as they have a wide base.
Space Available Reminder
Space Available seats are often limited, therefore, passenger planning and flexibility is key to Space Available travel.
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. Travelers should have sufficient personal funds to pay for commercial transportation, lodging, and other expenses if space-available transportation is not available. All associated expenses are the responsibility of the traveler.
For any further questions please send an email to the address listed in the Contact Information below.