Flying space-available (“Space-A” or “taking a hop”) on military aircraft can make visiting family or taking regular leave much more affordable for military members. It’s a privilege codified in Department of Defense Instruction (DODI) 4515.13, but before you use it, it’s very important to understand how the Space-A program works. …
A military hop to Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella is the perfect start to an adventure on the island of Sicily! Starting with views of Mt. Etna, Europe’s most active volcano, as you land at the air terminal, Sicily is a feast for the eyes as well as the palate. …
If you want to fly Space-A to Asia, the Air Mobility Command (AMC) terminal at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (“Seattle” or “SeaTac”) is one of the best places to start your journey. Also called the “AMC Seattle Gateway,” this military passenger terminal truly is a gateway to the Pacific. It has …
Did you know there is an Air Force base less than 15 miles north of the famous Las Vegas Strip? Nellis Air Force Base is the headquarters of the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center. Primarily a training base, it does not have frequent missions on cargo planes, so you would …
Naval Air Station (NAS) Norfolk is one of the major East Coast hubs for Space-A travel. With multiple weekly flights to US naval bases in Europe, it’s a great starting point if you’re headed to the Mediterranean! The Norfolk Air Mobility Command (AMC) terminal has Patriot Express missions as well …
If you’re looking for a location with frequent Space-A flights to Germany, Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) airport is it! Although it’s a civilian airport, it has more missions to and from Ramstein AB than most military passenger terminals in the U.S. BWI has an Air Mobility Command (AMC) terminal and is …
One of the most important items to own as a Space-A traveler is a good inflatable sleeping pad or air mattress. Why? Because on many military cargo aircraft, when the plane reaches altitude, passengers can stretch out on the floor or across the webbed seating. This perk is one of …
Looking for a Space-A flight to Germany? How about Spain or the U.K.? You can take a “military hop” to all of those places from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. McGuire is one of the most active Space-A bases on the East Coast. It has regular flights in all directions, including frequent …