Can active military fly free?

Service members and their families can use Space-A flights – formally known as Military Airlift Command or MAC flights – to travel around the country and world at a reduced cost or for free.



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Passengers with AirPass membership, First and Business Class MileSAAver award tickets and AAnytime award tickets may also fly standby. Complimentary standby is also available for active U.S. military personnel traveling on orders or personal travel and active U.S. military dependents traveling on orders.

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If they are stationed overseas or deployed overseas, and have orders to return to the U.S., the military covers their transportation at no cost to the soldier.

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One of these perks is priority boarding, allowing servicemembers to board the plane ahead of the general passengers. This recognition not only provides a more relaxed boarding experience for our servicemembers but also gives them the opportunity to secure their overhead luggage space conveniently.

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Military travel perks may include:
  • Airfare discounts.
  • Free or reduced baggage fees.
  • Discounts on vacation travel packages including hotels, rental cars, etc.
  • Access to exclusive travel lounge perks such as the United Club airport lounge.
  • Reduced pet travel fees.


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Yes. Members of the U.S. Armed Forces and DoD Federal civilians can use TSA PreCheck® benefits for both official and personal travel. Be sure to update all travel reservations with your DoD ID number listed as the Known Traveler Number (KTN) to enjoy benefits.

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Yes! TSA PreCheck is free for US military with a CAC and DOD ID. Enter the DOD ID number from the back of your CAC into the “Known Traveler Number” when you purchase your ticket and you can go through TSA PreCheck. It's much faster and convienent.

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