Do active duty military get free flights?

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. Though sometimes unpredictable, military flights are perfect for families with flexible plans and limited travel budgets.



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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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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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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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Up to 5 bags 100 lbs each for active U.S. military and / or dependents traveling on orders. Up to 3 bags 50 lbs each for active U.S. military on personal / leisure travel.

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You may enter your name into the standby list if: Your original flight was canceled. You were bumped from your original flight due to overbooking. You want to take an earlier or later flight to your destination.

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Atlas Air is proud to provide transport to our brave members of the military. Atlas Air was selected to train the pilots and crew of the U.S. President's Air Force One at our training center in Miami, Florida.

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