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PASSENGERS ON OFFICIAL TRAVEL: CONTACT YOUR LOCAL TRAVEL MANGAGEMENT OFFICE (TMO) FOR RESERVATIONS
Our normally scheduled flights serve Germany, Turkey, Qatar, Greenland and Kuwait
All AMC Passengers must arrive movement ready.
** ALL passengers arriving at BWI AIRPORT must claim their luggage upon arrival. AMC does not transfer baggage to or from other airlines. Passengers must then recheck their baggage with their next airline or with us for travel on the Patriot Express flights. **
Passengers must have a physical copy of current travel orders for AMC to keep. Passengers must be in compliance with country travel requirements, please review the travel page below. Passengers who are not movement ready may be denied travel.
Unaccompanied Minor Travel
IAW DoDI 4515.13 Minors between the ages of 10 and 18 years old as of the date of travel will be accepted for unaccompanied space-required travel on Air Mobility Command Patriot Express missions performed by DoD chartered aircraft. The minor must be accompanied to the AMC terminal or gateway by a parent, legal guardian, or responsible adult who will remain with the child until departure and provide evidence that the child will be met at the airport of arrival by a parent, legal guardian, or responsible adult. Minors under the age of 10 are not permitted to travel unaccompanied.
The AMC Form 1004, Unaccompanied Minor Passenger, must be completed prior to travel.
Space-available travel is not authorized for Unaccompanied Minors.
Duty Passengers
Duty passengers on Travel Orders are to check-in at the AMC counters located on the ticketing level of the main terminal, across from British Airways. Counters open for check-in 6 hrs prior to departure. Duty passengers must be in line NO LATER THAN (NLT) **3 hrs 20 mins** prior to scheduled departure. Those passengers who arrive after the NLT time may not be processed for the flight and will have to coordinate with their losing unit to be booked on the next available flight.
Passengers are responsible for checking travel restrictions of the destination/country traveling to or through. Please check the DoD Foreign Clearance Guide, State Embassy Pages, Country Clearance Page, etc; to verify travel guidelines.
All Passengers must keep current on travel requirements
Ramstein AB, Germany requirements:
Active Duty: Travel orders, CAC and NATO orders: Sample NATO Travel Orders
Eligible Family Member: Travel orders and No-Fee passport (Tourist passport is allowed for use in the event that passenger already applied for a No-fee, but it did not arrive in time for flight.) Non-US passport holders: Please check Foreign Clearance Guide for Visa and Sofa Card requirements.
DOD CIV: Travel orders and No-Fee/Official passport
Incirlik AB, Turkey requirements:
Active Duty: Travel order, CAC, Original NATO orders with WET blue ink signature and stamp
Official Travel to Turkey: Sample NATO Travel Orders
Kuwait Int requirements:
Active Duty: Travel order and CAC
DOD CIV: Travel order and CAC
Al Udeid AB, Qatar requirements:
Active Duty: Travel orders, CAC
DOD CIV: Travel orders, CAC
DOD CTR: LOA orders, CAC, Tourist Passport w/ Qatar multiple entry visa
Pituffik SB, Greenland:
Active Duty: Travel orders, CAC, NATO Orders: Sample NATO Travel Orders
DOD CIV: Travel orders, CAC, Official Passport
DOD CTR: (TA) Travel Authorization orders, CAC, Blue Tourist Passport
Baggage allowance
Checked Baggage Allowance. Passengers are authorized two pieces of checked baggage. Each passenger also may hand-carry one article (e.g., small luggage, garment bags, backpack) and one personal item (e.g., cosmetic case, purse, small boxes, packages) for storage in the passenger cabin area. Checked baggage may not exceed 62 linear inches (length plus width plus height) or 70 pounds for each piece. Any bags over 70lbs and 62 linear inches will count as 2 bags. Carry-on baggage must fit under the seat and may not exceed 45 linear inches. Any duffel bag, sea bag, B-4 bag, flyers kit bag, or diver’s traveling bag that exceeds 62 linear inches but does not exceed 100 pounds may be substituted for one of the checked baggage items. There will be an additional excess charge of $125.00 per excess bag. Excess baggage on orders must state how many are allowed for excess bags. (i.e. 2 excess baggage authorized)
Bulky Items. Large garment bags, golf clubs, surfboards, snow skis, snowboards, bicycles, fishing equipment, rucksacks, and/or musical instruments are allowed and should be properly packed with consideration for safety. Only one of these bags per person is allowed. (T2). Second bag must comply with weight and size restrictions. For space-r passengers, B-4, duffle, flyers kit bag, diver’s traveling bag, and sea bags will be allowed as one piece up to 80 linear inches but not exceed 100 pounds.
ATTENTION PASSENGERS WITH IN-CABIN PET RESERVATIONS
In accordance with the guidance in the Defense Transportation Regulation-Part 1: Only one in-cabin pet space per ticketed traveler can be booked, not to exceed two total pets per family. In-cabin pets' space may be booked provided the passenger ensures the pet container does not exceed 18” L x 11” W x 10 ½” H, the container will fit under the seat, and all carrier pet limitations are met. Carrier cannot be hard plastic.
Space Available Passengers
PLEASE EMAIL 305APS.DET1.BWIPAX@US.AF.MIL directly or you may also fax your leave form and/or memorandum to 609-253-8823. Please refrain from sending multiple space a requests. We update the system to meet the most current date and time of sign up. Please be travel ready when marking yourself present, meaning all documents ready, luggage available, personal vehicles parked, rental cars returned and check out of hotels.
100% Disabled Veteran travelers (excluding retirees): If you do not have a DoD I.D. card with "Retired" as your status your travel is limited IAW DoDI 4515.13, Table 3:
#47 Authorized veterans with a permanent service-connected disability rated as total and their dependents (when accompanied by their sponsor): traveling in the CONUS or directly between the CONUS and Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, and American Samoa (Guam and American Samoa travelers may transit Hawaii or Alaska); or traveling within Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
To OPT in for flight notifications, please include COMM phone number or personal email.
To register for space available travel, please submit the following information: sponsor’s name, rank, DoD ID number or passport number “NOT” mandatory, branch of service and status (retired dependents, active duty, etc.). If you do not provide your DoD ID or passport number your record can be located by your last name. Your record will be updated to include the DoD ID or passport number on the day of travel. The date of birth and the date of birth for all dependents.
If active duty, please sign up on the FIRST DAY of chargeable leave. Provide your beginning and end leave dates. In addition, please provide the names and DoD ID number or passport numbers “NOT” mandatory of all dependents traveling with you and an emergency point of contact name and telephone number of someone not traveling with you.
Uniformed services member dependents under the age of 10 must travel with the sponsor or eligible parent and must possess a Federal-, State-, local-, or tribal government-issued identification. For children without ID cards, passengers may use passports, or the child’s DoD ID number which can be retrieved from MilConnect website: https://milconnect-pki.dmdc.osd.mil/milconnect This applies to both domestic and international travel.
If you are traveling on a Command Sponsored letter (sample), (stationed with sponsor overseas) or Non-Command Sponsored letter (sample), (not station with your sponsor while they are overseas), your Command Sponsored Letter registration document is valid for 90 days from the date of issuance; however, maximum registration time in our system is 60 days. Non-Command Sponsored Letter registration is good for the time frame approved on your letter. You will remain in our system for 60 days or until you travel; whichever comes first. If travel has not been completed within the 60-day period, you must resubmit your document for an additional 30 days. You will receive a new date and time of registration. If traveling on a Deployment Verification Letter (sample) and your sponsor is deployed, you must provide your sponsors beginning and end date of deployment.
Non-command-sponsored personnel and active duty members not assigned to Turkey must be sponsored by a permanent duty member assigned to the installation and have authorization from the appropriate travel approving authority prior to space-A travel. Space-A travelers must present the authorization letter (Non-Command Sponsored Visitor Travel and Category V Space-A Travel Letter with blue ink signature) when signing up for space-A travel and must retain the authorization letter (Non-Command Sponsored Visitor Travel and Category V Space-A Travel Letter with blue ink signature) in their possession while traveling to and from Turkey. Approving authority requires space-A travelers' names, current residence information, their sponsor's name/rank, contact information, DoD ID number (ten-digit number on back of CAC/USID Card), and intended dates of travel.
PLEASE MAKE SURE TO HAVE MULTIPLE COPIES OF YOUR DOCUMENTS.
Retired personnel will be in the system for 60 days.
Additionally, see below for our listing of 72-hour schedule and monthly 30-day schedule information for all other CONUS/OCONUS AMC passenger service centers and templates for travel categories.
Please provide your desired destinations.
Passengers are reminded that baggage limitations are: 2 bags per individual, limited to 70 pounds max weight per bag and not to exceed the dimensions of 62 linear inches. Excess baggage is not allowed for space a travel. Passengers may have one carry-on bag and one personal item, that must fit under any aircraft seat.
Space a cost: $22.90 per passenger (card only)
CHANCES OF SPACE-A TRAVEL
There is no way to predict the chances of being selected as Space-Available passenger. Space-A travel is governed by DoDI 4515.13. Passengers should reference this document for travel eligibility questions and requirements.
Many of our flights are fully booked or close to fully booked. However, we have never had 100% of our passengers show for a flight. Our flights normally will have a 10%-15% no show for booked (duty) passengers. We have passengers who arrive that are denied travel due to not being travel ready (i.e. incorrect/insufficient paperwork, incorrect passport/visa, etc.). We also see passengers on official travel who have been advised to arrive at our terminal without a confirmed seat to attempt Standby travel, which takes priority over Space-Available travel. There are many other factors that play into passenger selection such as: weight allowances, weather, how many passengers mark present for the flight, much of this information is not known until the roll call time.
At this time, Space Available passengers can be marked present the day of flight. Processing hours are notated on our 72hr Schedule. You must be marked present no later than 1 hour prior to roll call. Selection is based upon your travel category and the date and time of your sign up. The time you mark present does not bare weight upon the selection process.
Roll calls are conducted at the AMC ticket counter at least 4 hours prior to departure. it is recommended that passengers arrive 5 hours prior to roll call time, in order to ensure time for processing. Space Available seats are often limited; therefore, passenger planning and flexibility is key to Space Available travel. Please be travel ready when marking yourself present, meaning all luggage available, personal vehicles parked, rental cars returned and check out of hotels.
We are committed to providing you the best possible service. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns during your visit.
FAQS for DELAYED FLIGHT INFORMATION
INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
What should I do if I miss my flight?
A traveler who misses or cancels travel arrangements must notify the Travel Management Office (TMO) as soon as possible to change travel arrangements. A traveler must also notify the AO of such situations. A traveler who is stranded while on official travel because arranged transportation was involuntarily canceled must contact the AO or supervisor for guidance concerning lodging or other arrangements. Failure to follow these procedures may make a traveler financially liable for any resulting expenses.
What should I do if I miss check-in?
A traveler who misses or cancels travel arrangements must notify the Travel Management Company (TMC) as soon as possible to change travel arrangements. A traveler must also notify the AO of such situations. A traveler who is stranded while on official travel because arranged transportation was involuntarily canceled must contact the AO or supervisor for guidance concerning lodging or other arrangements. Failure to follow these procedures may make a traveler financially liable for any resulting expenses.
What Allowances am I entitled to if ordered to delay proceeding after departing or Detaching from the Old PDS?
A. Service Members. If a Service member is ordered to temporarily return to the old PDS or to an alternate location, then the Service member could be issued TDY orders and may be authorized standard travel and transportation allowances in accordance with Chapter 2. If the Service member is ordered to remain in place or to an alternate location to await transportation, then per diem may be authorized in accordance with Chapter 5, Part A. If lodging in-kind or meals in-kind are provided, then per diem is not payable.
B. Service Member’s Dependents. If the Service member’s dependents remain in place awaiting transportation, then per diem may be authorized in accordance with Chapter 5, Part A. If dependents do not remain in place awaiting transportation, then per diem is not authorized. If the dependents are authorized to temporarily return to the old PDS or to an alternate location to await transportation, then the dependents may be authorized standard PCS allowances from the location where notified of the delay to the location named in the amended PCS order, in accordance with Chapter 5, Part A. If lodging in-kind or meals in-kind are provided, then per diem is not payable.
CONTROLLABLE DELAYS: The contractor shall be required to provide the following passenger care to all manifested passengers during all contractor controllable delays: hot meals (if the delay extends over a meal period), billeting and transportation to and from feeding point and billeting.
UNCONTROLLABLE DELAYS: The contractor has no responsibility for care of passengers during uncontrollable delays.
QUICK LINKS:
Per Diem | Defense Travel Management Office (dod.mil)
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