I was told that Military familys stationed overseas can fly for free back to the states, is that true?

Question

If they can, what kind of plane is it?

Answer 1

Yes, it's true we get to fly for free. It's called Space A, and all we do is sign up for the flight and we're put into category's (The categories a 1 through 6) then we show up for the flight we signed up for and hope that we make it! This is the off season, so right now it's a lot easier to catch a flight then it is darning the Summer and Holidays. Also, if the active duty member is with their family and actually flying as well, it will put the family in a higher category.
You can fly on cargo Military planes, but I personally would think that would be very uncomfortable if you're going from Europe to the States, or vise verse. I've known a few people who have done it, and they said it was rough! The Military has a contract with a few civilian airlines, and that's what most of us fly on. It's a regular plane with flight attendants and movies and everything you would see on any other civilian flight!
As a matter of fact, I'm flying Space A this Friday. I'm going from Italy to the States to see my family. The only thing we have to pay for is whatever the tax is for the country we're flying into. Going to the States it's 25.00 per person, coming back to Italy, it's like 19.00. You just can't beat that price to fly to and from Europe!
Since we've been stationed here, we probably wouldn't get to go home as much if Space A wasn't offered. It's expensive to fly to the States from here, and there is my husband, myself and our four children, so we could never afford tickets on civilian flight from here. It's really a great benefit for Military families stationed overseas.

Answer 2

You are talking about Space Available.

You will have to go through Base Operations at the closest AF base. Its not very reliable though because they only take certain routes so its hard to get to the state you want. Also you can end up there and then if the flight you are supposed to come back on either gets cancelled or gets selected for a new mission and they can get you on then you will be screwed and have to pay for a plan ticket. I dont trust it cause anything can happen. I have been in for almost 5 years and have never flown with it.

Answer 3

Almost. Depends on their status. Military members and their dependants, retirees can fly "Space A" (Space Available) on miltary transport/cargo planes. Are they on LEAVE (Vacation), was there a family emergency, why are they wanting or needing to get that flight??? - The status that they are flying in decides what priority they get for boarding the left over seats and how much, if anything it will cost.

Answer 4

Military travel office has the details about taking "hop" flights, but they are ONLY available under special circumstances and as space available basis only. Relevant Active Duty personnel get top priority of course.

Answer 5

They could jump on a hop. It's a regular plane or a military plane. You have to request it. In a memorandum and be signed by a whole bunch of people.

Answer 6

Space available on military transport..
Various types of planes...

Answer 7

yes, it's called Space Available (Space-A). You must be a dependent, in the military, or retired, and like the name, you are allowed on if Official personnel and cargo leave enough room...

Answer 8

Only if it is space available on a military flight, which is rare, otherwise no.

Answer 9

Yes, I don't know what kind of planes they use now.

Answer 10

In most cases that would not be true.