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I wouldn't count on it...even if there's a line going from LTAG-FJDG, you probably won't be allowed to Space-A D2 the airspace you transit.

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  • just got back from a month-long vacation flying Space A (mostly)...a few tidbits for those looking to do it in the future... - As others have said, sign up for SMS. Seriously. The comm between TAC

  • Well, you see, traveling on Space Available flights is virtually free. Traveling via commercial airlines costs hundreds to thousands of dollars. So traveling Space-A can save you hundreds to thousan

  • Sure, when I was in Stan Eval, I asked OGV how they interpreted something vague, if they didn't know, they'd call A3V, who then gave both of us guidance. If anyone ever had a question about something

rog, thanks.

has anyone used the MilSpaceA app, and did you think it was worth the $3.99 price? I saw it on takeahop.com...

No. If you want to space-A, the best option is to get a SMS account and do research. Expect to be delayed quite often and have a sense of humor (and humility).

It can't be any better than SMS. You need a CAC reader to use SMS, but it is free and will give you the "most" accurate info. Also (like I mentioned before), shotgun your Space-A request to every Pax terminal you can find. If it comes down to date signed up, you want to have to best chance (especially if you're at the end of your timeline). PM me with any other ?'s...

  • 5 months later...

Question for the masses: let's say I have a rotator scheduled out of BWI next Wednesday to OTBH which stops at ETAR. Let's also say that I wanted to leave BWI for ETAR on Saturday and drink beer in Germany for a couple days before picking up my scheduled rotator to OTBH from ETAR. How would I go about trying to get on the earlier flight?

No. If you want to space-A, the best option is to get a SMS account and do research. Expect to be delayed quite often and have a sense of humor (and humility).

SMS?

  • 9 months later...

Anyone ever Space A'd out of Jackson, MS or know any of the dudes out there? I have an SMS account but I'd like to touch base with them before the trip leaves since I'm trying to take the family and burn some of my 36 days use/lose.

Anyone ever Space A'd out of Jackson, MS or know any of the dudes out there? I have an SMS account but I'd like to touch base with them before the trip leaves since I'm trying to take the family and burn some of my 36 days use/lose.

https://www.172aw.ang.af.mil/spacea.asp

  • 1 year later...

Anybody have gouge on traveling "space required"?  I'm trying to get a ride to/from TDY location. Both origin and destination are OCONUS.  Passenger terminal said its not doable, but i think that's because I was using the wrong terminology. Commercial air is available, just looking for more options.

I've only heard the term "space required" used around a deployed AOR....essentially the same thing as "space available" anywhere else.  They're both "standy by" in airline speak, you show 69 hours before your flight, and every passenger terminal has a different SOP regarding required paperwork, stamps, etc.  Commercial is a million times better if that's an option.

Pretty sure space required means you have a ULN, like you would traveling around (or to) the AOR. In other words, whoever is paying for the mission has said you are a required passenger on the mission when they put in their request to transcom for lift.

Having a ULN and Space-R are not synonymous.  Logically it would seem that way, but the AF doesn't use logic.  Space-R is everyone who doesn't have a ULN.  Ops tested several times recently.

If you have tdy/pcs orders, you're space R to where you're going. You have priority over leave, ptdy, space a., etc.  it doesn't matter if you have commercial backup tickets. 

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  • 3 years later...

Thread bump.

Never flown Space-A and wanting to try it to get to ETAR.  Which east coast base would be my best bet to catch a ride out there?  What's the latest system/app for checking itineraries? 

Check the pax terminal Facebook pages. Charleston is probably your best bet, but Dover and McGuire are definitely worth checking as well.


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Never flown Space-A and wanting to try it to get to ETAR.  Which east coast base would be my best bet to catch a ride out there?  What's the latest system/app for checking itineraries? 


BWI Patriot Express is your best bet. Twice a week each way.

Latest app is Facebook.
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Anyone know why a traditional Guard/Reservists isn't allowed to use Space-A to travel anywhere OCONUS? 

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