Less fight, more flight Published June 11, 2014 By Senior Airman Andrew Park 94th Airlift Wing Public Affairs DOBBINS AIR RESERVE BASE, Ga. -- Beach or mountains? Business or pleasure? Automobile or plane? As summer approaches, these are questions asked by potential vacationers. Eligible members have yet another option to consider: commercial or Space Available Flight? Space Available Flights, or Space-A Flights as they are more commonly known, allow eligible service members and their dependents the option to fly on Department of Defense owned or controlled aircraft to domestic and international destinations. "We have scheduled flights departing Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Georgia to Savannah, Georgia, Charleston, South Carolina, and Biloxi, Mississippi every Unit Training Assembly Weekend," said Wesley Jones, 94th Airlift Wing airfield manager. "There is no cost for the flight out of Dobbins." Although there is no cost for flights out of Dobbins, other shuttle or passenger terminals may require flight fees. Flight times may vary and are subject to change without notice. Travelers are advised to allot time at the beginning and end of their trips to accommodate any required schedule changes. There is no guaranteed space for any traveler. The DoD is not obligated to continue an individual's travel or return him or her to their point of origin, or any other point. Travelers should have sufficient personal funds to pay for commercial transportation to return to their residence or duty station if space-available transportation is not available. "Be advised that Dobbins does not have a passenger terminal," said Jones. "We provide Space-A information and assist aircrew with passenger processing only. Space-A information is provided to us on a day-to-day basis." In-flight meals are not available on scheduled aircraft that depart Dobbins. It is the passenger's responsibility to arrange transportation, lodging and baggage handling. Flights from Dobbins allow up to two items of luggage, less than 70 pounds each and measure less than 62 linear inches in size. There are no baggage fees. "The key to reaching a desired destination is flexibility," said Jones. "A great way to plan your trip is to map it backwards. Contact the terminal at your destination for their incoming flights to find out the bases you will need to depart from." For information on eligibility, terminal locations, required documents, and to start planning your trip, visit the Air Mobility Command (AMC) website at http://www.amc.af.mil/amctravel. Dobbins Base Operations can be contacted at 678-655-4903.
