Where does Space a fly out of?
Travis is a very active base for Space-A and has flights to and from all regions of the U.S. and OCONUS. Travis generally has multiple flights per week to JB Pearl Harbor-Hickam; Andersen AFB, Guam; Yokota AB, Japan; and Joint Base Elmendorf/Richardson, Alaska.
What bases fly Space A to Hawaii?
Most Space-A flights via Hickam originate at bases in the Pacific or on the West Coast of the United States. The locations with the most flights to and from JBPHH are Travis AFB (California), Andersen AFB (Guam), Kadena AB (Japan), and NAS North Island (California).
Can I travel Space a?
Space-A travel is allowed on a non-mission interference basis only. Space-available travel is a privilege (not an entitlement) available to Uniformed Services members and their dependents.
Where can I fly space-a?
The majority of Space-A flights are offered by the Air Force’s Air Mobility Command (AMC) or the Navy and Space-A seats are normally free (there is a tax charged for AMC’s Patriot Express flights). The most common destinations are in many parts of the USA (including Hawaii and Alaska), Germany, England, Spain, Italy, Japan, and South Korea.
Should I limit my space-a use to one destination?
For multiple travelers, it may be wise to limit your Space-A use to one destination rather than taking a chance on getting stranded halfway between Point A and Point B due to a lack of seats for your entire party. How much Space-A “seniority” do you have?
What are the different space-a categories?
There are six Space -A categories (CAT-I thru CAT-VI) with CAT-I being the highest priority, the first to get offered a Space-A seat. Category I – Emergency Leave Unfunded Travel.
What is space-a travel like?
Some Space-A travel is similar to flying in a commercial aircraft (with a few military adjustments). If, for example you are able to catch the Space-A rotator to Ramstein from BWI Airport, you will be provided with in-flight meals and beverages, just like flying commercial.