I’m 100% service connected vet Group 6. In read the instructions I’m unclear on if my wife can accompany me when flying to Asia or Europe or even CONUS. I’m living in Florida so that put two terminals within 3 hrs of me. Lastly when using hops to foreign destinations do you need to get visas prior to departure. Usually these are stamped at ports of entry but military bases at least when I was In did have this. Thanks and enjoyed your videos!
Unless you are also retired, you would be in eligible for foreign travel. Veterans who are 100% and permanent, and totally disabled are eligible to fly space a accompanied by their lawful dependents. However, they are limited to the continental United States, as well as Alaska, Hawaii, and US territories only. Again, unless you are retired, foreign travel is off the table.
Not in Military, but heading out next month, what if I am stationed in Japan, and want my mom to use Space A to come visit me in Japan? Travis Air Force Base is relativwly close to her location.
Very helpful, but did I miss where you talked about the actual differences in flying Navy vs AF Space-A? Is it significant and if so, is there another video that talks about that?
I have focused my Space-A videos on Air Force travel, primarily because they are the biggest player in Space-A. However, I will probably cover the Navy approach soon. Thank you and thanks for supporting the channel!
Mark, most terminals have short term (30 day) parking availability. Usually the way it works is you would park immediately out front of a terminal, mark yourself present and once selected for a flight at roll call, you would be given a parking placard to place in the window of your car, reposition your car to the short term parking lot, (usually within walking distance) then you get your boarding passes and process through security. I know that was a long answer to a short question, but that is how it usually goes down. If you have any questions, always feel free to call terminal staff - they are very helpful.
I’m enjoying your series. I’m newly retired and looking to travel with my wife. What months are the most successful for retired CAT VI passengers to travel CONUS and OCONUS? Second, living in Iowa, are their OCONUS flights available at any nearby terminals? Thanks.
Ronald, sorry for the delay in my response - work and projects crept up on me this week. I am glad you enjoyed the videos - I hope they were useful. In answer to your questions, October through April are generally better months for CAT 6 Space-A travel. It is a good idea to avoid major holidays. The PCS season is generally considered late May through early September and this is a season to avoid, particularly OCONUS. Most of the OCONUS opportunities originate from west or east coast AMC terminals. However, there are rare occasions when and OCONUS options pops up. Rare, but it happens. Living in Iowa, and with the felxibility of a newly retired couple, I would recommend that you decide (generally) where you want to go, for example, Northern Europe. Pack your things, make ready and watch your Non-AMC regional ARNG and Reserve air bases in case something pops up. A more predictable alternative might be to jump on a low cost commercial carrier to get to BWI on the east coast or Travis AFB on the West coast to catch a more predicable ride on a Patriot Express going to Asia or Europe. If you get anywhere in Europe you can get a cheap flight on Ryan Air commercially and get anywhere you want to go for cheap. If you are not acquainted with the folks at poppinsmoke.com I would like to recommend their quickstart guide to Military Space-A Flights. They have great advice. Here is the link: www.poppinsmoke.com/space-a-flights/
@@SDsailor7 I use the Take-a-Hop app, which sends the sign up form to whatever terminals I select. The app sends them through my native email in my iPhone so they are available in my email sent files folder. I just go in on my computer and print out the hard copy. Simple as that.
Hey Cliff thank you for setting this up, I'm 100 P&T, do you think I should I submit my DoD ID number when filing out the form? Would it help them process the form better?
The AMC Automated Sign Up Form has a space for it, but it says that it is (Optional) - I have always put mine in, but that is necessitated by my own sense of OCD. That said, I think it is safe to do so and I am assuming it helps... But it IS optional... As long as you have a hard copy of your sign up registration with the email date and to/from - you are golden.
@Cliff Wagner thanks for the quick response Cliff, I'll have to dig up my DoD ID number then, I'm a bit OCD as well, lol. When I was in, we didn't really use them that often, the admin guys usually did. Hopefully I'll see you on one of the flights one of these day! Beer is on me
I’ll give you an example, I know that Travis Air Force Base has regular, recurring flights to Hawaii every week. So if I am aware that I’m going to make the attempt to travel to Hawaii at some point about 40 to 50 days out, I will sign up. Then I will begin making my preparations and plans and as I get closer to the timeframe that I actually want to fly, I begin watching the 72 hour schedule. Or alternatively, the30-Day schedule if my goal is to catch a patriot express flight. Bottom line, when you’re signing up, you are signing up to catch a flight from one or more specific passenger terminals within that timeframe. Not for a specific flight.
I am currently using the AMC sign-up form from the AMC travel page, there have been some bugs and irregularities reported by some travelers using the app, so until those are flushed out I’m sticking to the official form.
This video is 10 months old and at the time of its posting there is an *IMPORTANT* message. “Due to System Email Issues…”. That message is still on their site today. What is the problem? If it isn’t, and doesn’t work, then either fix it or take it down. Let’s get real and tell it like it is. Oh wait, it also says the AMC Does NOT perform the Actual Space-A Sign-up Process. Maybe my representative or senator can answer this.
I have only used it on an iOS, but according to the Take a Hopp webpage, it should also work on android. Might want to remove it from your device and reload it again. Good luck!
@@bigmike1976 Until you get another phone or they update the app to be compatible, I would recommend that you just use the Automated Sign Up Form on the Air Mobility Command Space A Travel webpage. Here is the link: www.amc.af.mil/AMC-Travel-Site/AMC-Space-Available-Travel-Page/Space-Available-Email-Sign-up-Form/
NO, I DIDNT RETIRE FROM THE ARMY BUT I HAD 21 YEARS TOTAL SERVICE AND I HAD TO TAKE DISCHARGE FROM TEXAS NATIONAL GUARDS DUE TO CANCER FROM AGENT ORANGE TO UNDERGO A BONE MARROW TRANSPLANT. I RECEIVED A 100% DISABILITY FROM THE VA TOTALLY AND PERMANENTLY. FROM THE 71 YEARS I HAD 16 1/2 ACTIVE DUTY AND THE REST GUARDS.@@CliffWagner
Cool, well, if you are retired drawing retired pay, you are eligible to fly space a. Flying under your retired status is better than flying under 100% DAV status, because you are not limited geographically.@@larryhoutsr8526
WHAT IS THE BEST PLACE LOCATION TO APPLY FOR SPACE IN CLASS VI.I LIVE IN EL PASO TEXAS @ FORT BLISS BIGGS ARMY AIRFIELD, HOWEVER THEY HAVE TOLD ME THEY ARE NOT DOING SPACE ANY LONGER. SO WHERE WOULD BE MY BESTPLACE TO APPLY. I AM TRYING TO GET TO ITALY AT NAS SIGONELLA, ITALY HOW THEY TOLD ME THE BEST PLACE TO APPLY WOULD BE SAN ANTONIO RANDOLPH AIR BASE, HOWEVER THEY ARE 650 MILES FROM ELPASO SO IS THERE A CLOSER PLACE TO EL PASO TO APPLY. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME SIR. SSG HOUT LARRY K.@@CliffWagner
You are doing the lord’s work with these videos. Thanks so much.
Glad you like them!
😂 Seriously! Because SpaceA is confusing.
Cliff, thanks for putting this together. Very informative and humorous. You got the knife hand down.
Thanks for the like & comment!
I did not know about the hop app thank you so much
I am told it’s currently only available for iOS, some people seem to struggle with the app, but I’ve had good experiences.
Thanks for this well done series!
Enjoy your travels brother!
Highly informative and clear.
Glad it was helpful!
Thnk you so much for this. all my questions in on spot - AF Retiree
Al, thank you for your comment, I am glad you found the video series useful. Best of luck to you in your space a adventures!
I’m 100% service connected vet Group 6. In read the instructions I’m unclear on if my wife can accompany me when flying to Asia or Europe or even CONUS.
I’m living in Florida so that put two terminals within 3 hrs of me. Lastly when using hops to foreign destinations do you need to get visas prior to departure. Usually these are stamped at ports of entry but military bases at least when I was In did have this.
Thanks and enjoyed your videos!
Unless you are also retired, you would be in eligible for foreign travel. Veterans who are 100% and permanent, and totally disabled are eligible to fly space a accompanied by their lawful dependents. However, they are limited to the continental United States, as well as Alaska, Hawaii, and US territories only. Again, unless you are retired, foreign travel is off the table.
Thanks soo much my brother!
Glad you found it helpful - good luck on your adventures!
Gracias! Well done.
Hey thank you - glad you liked it!
Great content. I enjoy your style and format 👍
I appreciate that!
New sub. Thanks for the help bro!!!
Thanks for the sub!
Awesomeness!
Thanks - glad you liked it!
Not in Military, but heading out next month, what if I am stationed in Japan, and want my mom to use Space A to come visit me in Japan? Travis Air Force Base is relativwly close to her location.
She would need to be active duty military, or retired military to be eligible to use military space a.
Very helpful, but did I miss where you talked about the actual differences in flying Navy vs AF Space-A? Is it significant and if so, is there another video that talks about that?
I have focused my Space-A videos on Air Force travel, primarily because they are the biggest player in Space-A. However, I will probably cover the Navy approach soon. Thank you and thanks for supporting the channel!
Thank you!
You're welcome!
Excellent info, thanks for sharing. Question, when traveling are we authorized to park our pov's at the terminals while traveling? Thank you
Mark, most terminals have short term (30 day) parking availability. Usually the way it works is you would park immediately out front of a terminal, mark yourself present and once selected for a flight at roll call, you would be given a parking placard to place in the window of your car, reposition your car to the short term parking lot, (usually within walking distance) then you get your boarding passes and process through security. I know that was a long answer to a short question, but that is how it usually goes down. If you have any questions, always feel free to call terminal staff - they are very helpful.
@@CliffWagner excellent, thank you sir
Are there any flights out of SoCal? It seems like Travis is the nearest base to LA which I hope is not true.
March Air Reserve Base in Riverside and Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego feature some flight activity.
Take A Hop app is not available for my phone because it was made for an earlier version.
Phone technology seems to be outpacing the software app.
I’m enjoying your series. I’m newly retired and looking to travel with my wife. What months are the most successful for retired CAT VI passengers to travel CONUS and OCONUS? Second, living in Iowa, are their OCONUS flights available at any nearby terminals? Thanks.
Ronald, sorry for the delay in my response - work and projects crept up on me this week. I am glad you enjoyed the videos - I hope they were useful. In answer to your questions, October through April are generally better months for CAT 6 Space-A travel. It is a good idea to avoid major holidays. The PCS season is generally considered late May through early September and this is a season to avoid, particularly OCONUS. Most of the OCONUS opportunities originate from west or east coast AMC terminals. However, there are rare occasions when and OCONUS options pops up. Rare, but it happens. Living in Iowa, and with the felxibility of a newly retired couple, I would recommend that you decide (generally) where you want to go, for example, Northern Europe. Pack your things, make ready and watch your Non-AMC regional ARNG and Reserve air bases in case something pops up. A more predictable alternative might be to jump on a low cost commercial carrier to get to BWI on the east coast or Travis AFB on the West coast to catch a more predicable ride on a Patriot Express going to Asia or Europe. If you get anywhere in Europe you can get a cheap flight on Ryan Air commercially and get anywhere you want to go for cheap. If you are not acquainted with the folks at poppinsmoke.com I would like to recommend their quickstart guide to Military Space-A Flights. They have great advice. Here is the link: www.poppinsmoke.com/space-a-flights/
@@CliffWagnerhow do you make a hard copy from the phone? Is that even possible?🤔
@@CliffWagneryou are lucky that you live close to Travis and have many choices for travel.
@@CliffWagnercan you sign up using both the amc and take a hop pages? Or do you have to choose one?
Thank you
@@SDsailor7 I use the Take-a-Hop app, which sends the sign up form to whatever terminals I select. The app sends them through my native email in my iPhone so they are available in my email sent files folder. I just go in on my computer and print out the hard copy. Simple as that.
Are these round trip , or do we have to schedule a return as well.
You have to sign up for your flights in each direction.
So my question is do I need to sign up to know when there will be a flight going to a certain place?
Check out this video to know where to research flights and availability:ua-cam.com/video/spPZ_GaInXA/v-deo.html
Hey Cliff thank you for setting this up, I'm 100 P&T, do you think I should I submit my DoD ID number when filing out the form? Would it help them process the form better?
The AMC Automated Sign Up Form has a space for it, but it says that it is (Optional) - I have always put mine in, but that is necessitated by my own sense of OCD. That said, I think it is safe to do so and I am assuming it helps... But it IS optional... As long as you have a hard copy of your sign up registration with the email date and to/from - you are golden.
@Cliff Wagner thanks for the quick response Cliff, I'll have to dig up my DoD ID number then, I'm a bit OCD as well, lol. When I was in, we didn't really use them that often, the admin guys usually did. Hopefully I'll see you on one of the flights one of these day! Beer is on me
How do you sign up 60 days out when they only publish 30 day and 72 hour schedules?
I’ll give you an example, I know that Travis Air Force Base has regular, recurring flights to Hawaii every week. So if I am aware that I’m going to make the attempt to travel to Hawaii at some point about 40 to 50 days out, I will sign up. Then I will begin making my preparations and plans and as I get closer to the timeframe that I actually want to fly, I begin watching the 72 hour schedule. Or alternatively, the30-Day schedule if my goal is to catch a patriot express flight. Bottom line, when you’re signing up, you are signing up to catch a flight from one or more specific passenger terminals within that timeframe. Not for a specific flight.
@@CliffWagner thank you. Makes perfect sense!
do you still recommend the app today?
I am currently using the AMC sign-up form from the AMC travel page, there have been some bugs and irregularities reported by some travelers using the app, so until those are flushed out I’m sticking to the official form.
If I wanted to take my Mother with me on a trip somewhere is she considered an eligible dependent?
Have you gone trough the process of having you Mother adjudicated to be an enrolled dependent in DEERS?
This video is 10 months old and at the time of its posting there is an *IMPORTANT* message. “Due to System Email Issues…”. That message is still on their site today.
What is the problem? If it isn’t, and doesn’t work, then either fix it or take it down. Let’s get real and tell it like it is. Oh wait, it also says the AMC Does NOT perform the Actual Space-A Sign-up Process.
Maybe my representative or senator can answer this.
Thanks for your comment!
Take a hop app will not allow me to download to my android. Have you heard of this issue?
I have only used it on an iOS, but according to the Take a Hopp webpage, it should also work on android. Might want to remove it from your device and reload it again. Good luck!
@@bigmike1976 Until you get another phone or they update the app to be compatible, I would recommend that you just use the Automated Sign Up Form on the Air Mobility Command Space A Travel webpage. Here is the link: www.amc.af.mil/AMC-Travel-Site/AMC-Space-Available-Travel-Page/Space-Available-Email-Sign-up-Form/
I CAN WALK, AND ABLE TO MOVE AROUND.
Larry, whether you are retired military or 100% disabled, you and your eligible dependence would fall into category 6.
Can Veterans (who are not retired) used this service?
Must be retired or 100% permanent and totally disabled IAW VA rating.
WHAT CATEGORY DOES A VA DISABILITY 100% APPLY UNDER, I HAVE A TOTAL COMBINED YEAR OF SERVICE OF 21 YEARS.
Are you retired military drawing retired pay separate from your VA disability compensation?
NO, I DIDNT RETIRE FROM THE ARMY BUT I HAD 21 YEARS TOTAL SERVICE AND I HAD TO TAKE DISCHARGE FROM TEXAS NATIONAL GUARDS DUE TO CANCER FROM AGENT ORANGE TO UNDERGO A BONE MARROW TRANSPLANT. I RECEIVED A 100% DISABILITY FROM THE VA TOTALLY AND PERMANENTLY. FROM THE 71 YEARS I HAD 16 1/2 ACTIVE DUTY AND THE REST GUARDS.@@CliffWagner
21 YEARS
Cool, well, if you are retired drawing retired pay, you are eligible to fly space a. Flying under your retired status is better than flying under 100% DAV status, because you are not limited geographically.@@larryhoutsr8526
WHAT IS THE BEST PLACE LOCATION TO APPLY FOR SPACE IN CLASS VI.I LIVE IN EL PASO TEXAS @ FORT BLISS BIGGS ARMY AIRFIELD, HOWEVER THEY HAVE TOLD ME THEY ARE NOT DOING SPACE ANY LONGER. SO WHERE WOULD BE MY BESTPLACE TO APPLY.
I AM TRYING TO GET TO ITALY AT NAS SIGONELLA, ITALY
HOW THEY TOLD ME THE BEST PLACE TO APPLY WOULD BE SAN ANTONIO RANDOLPH AIR BASE, HOWEVER THEY ARE
650 MILES FROM ELPASO SO IS THERE A CLOSER PLACE TO EL PASO TO APPLY.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME SIR. SSG HOUT LARRY K.@@CliffWagner