Space Available Flight (Space-A)
Disabled Veterans can fly Space Available Flights
When congress signed the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act in 2018,100% service connected disabled Veterans became eligible for Space Available Travel. Better known as ‘Space-A’ or military hops, Air Mobility Command (AMC) maintains an extensive network of flights throughout the continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam and American Samoa. Supplementing this network, several Air National Guard and Naval Aviation Units have flights available.
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To be eligible for Space-A flights, Veterans must have a 100% or IU (Individual Unemployability) rating and a DoD ID Card and an honorable discharge.
These Veterans and dependents must also obtain either a DD Form 2765, “Department of Defense/Uniformed Services Identification and Privilege Card (TAN) or CAC Card for any travelers aged 14 or more.
The Space-A Program fills surplus capacity and seating on DOD aircraft or on Patriot Express. A popular perk among retirees, now eligible Veterans can take advantage of the program and fly for free. So, whether the Veteran is looking for a getaway to Hawaii or a trip to catch-up with their Veteran brothers and sisters on the other side of the country, the Space-A travel program can fly you there.
Some things to know before flying Space-A:
Disabled Veterans, along with retirees, are in priority group 6. This means active service members on emergency leave; post deployment respite and other important transportation needs will have priority.
A contingency plan and resources, including commercial airfare, need to be available in case of a scheduling change or sudden unavailability.
Eligible dependents may also travel with the eligible veteran. Must have a DoD ID card.
Eligible Veterans looking for flights should review schedules and availability at AMC passenger terminals. Once a flight and destination are selected the Veteran can register in person at the terminal, or by email/fax.
Disabled Veterans, with a little flexibility and patience, are taking to the sky for free with Space-A travel and seeing more of the country thankful for their service and sacrifice.
For more information including: eligibility, locations, schedules, baggage, contact info, and; to register for the Space-Available Travel Email Sign-Up visit the Air Mobility Command—Space Available Travel Page.
Passenger Terminal Contact Page
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