3.1. Category I. Emergency travel on a round-trip basis in connection with serious illness, death, or impending death of a member of the immediate family of the following:

3.1.1. United States citizen civilian employees of the DoD stationed overseas.

3.1.2. Full-time, paid personnel of the American Red Cross serving with United States military Services overseas.

3.1.3. Uniformed Service family members whose sponsors are stationed within the continental United States (CONUS) and the emergency exists overseas.

3.1.4 Family members of United States citizen civilian employees of the DoD when both sponsor and dependents are stationed overseas at the same location.

3.1.5. Uniformed Service family members when accompanied by their sponsor may travel within the continental United States (CONUS) if the emergency exists in the CONUS.

3.2. Category II:

3.2.1. Sponsors on environmental and morale leave (EML) and accompanied family members. Military personnel must also be on ordinary leave. Any other type leave such as convalescent or overseas tour extension incentive program (OTEIP) with EML is not authorized.

3.2.2. DoD Dependent School (DoDDS) teachers and their accompanied family members in EML status during school year holiday, vacation periods or employer-approved training during recess periods.

3.3. Category III:

3.3.1. Members of the uniformed services in an ordinary or reenlistment leave status and uniformed Services patients on convalescent leave. Members on convalescent leave may not travel overseas unless their leave form is so annotated.

3.3.2. Military personnel traveling on permissive temporary duty (TDY) orders for house hunting.

3.3.2.1. If the permissive TDY is for the purpose of permanent change of station house hunting, the member travels in Category III, may travel within the continental United States (CONUS) as well as international travel, and may be accompanied by one family member.

3.3.2.2. Bona fide family members (with a valid identification card) of a Service member of the uniformed Services when accompanied by their sponsor who is in an ordinary leave status within overseas areas between overseas stations and air terminals in the CONUS.

3.3.3. This privilege does not apply to travel of dependents to or from a sponsor's restricted or unaccompanied tour location or to travel in a leave status to or from TDY locations. It applies only to round-trip travel to an overseas area or the CONUS with the sponsor. DoD 4515.13-R restricts use of these privileges to establish a home for family members in an overseas area or the CONUS.

3.3.4. Foreign exchange service members on permanent duty with the DoD, when in a leave status.

3.4. Category IV:

3.4.1. Unaccompanied family members (18 years or older) traveling on EML orders. Family members under 18 must be accompanied by an adult family member who is traveling EML.

3.4.2. DoDDS teachers or family members (accompanied or unaccompanied) in an EML status during summer break.

3.5. Category V:

3.5.1. Students whose sponsor is stationed in Alaska or Hawaii.

3.5.2. Students enrolled in a trade school in the CONUS when the sponsor is stationed overseas.

3.5.3. Military personnel traveling on permissive TDY orders for other than house hunting.

3.5.4. Command sponsored dependents (18 years of age) of Uniformed Services members who are stationed overseas may travel unaccompanied from the sponsor's PCS duty location to the CONUS and return. Travel is also authorized within the overseas theater. Travel cannot be between two overseas theaters (i.e., from Germany to Panama or from Japan to England). Dependents must have command sponsored documentation signed by the Commander verifying command sponsorship. Documentation is valid for one round trip.

3.6. Category VI:

3.6.1. National Guard/Reserve components/members of the Ready Reserve and members of the Standby Reserve who are on the Active Status List.

3.6.2. Retired military members who are issued DD Form 2 and eligible to receive retired or retainer pay.

3.6.3. Family members (with a valid identification card) of retired members when accompanied by a sponsor.

NOTES:

A. Space available (Space A) eligible travelers may not use their privilege for personal gain or in connection with business enterprises or employment. Space A travel may not be used to establish a home or when international or theater restrictions prohibit such travel.

B. Family members may not travel within the CONUS except as follows: Family members of active duty military personnel, when accompanied by their sponsor (must have emergency status indicated in leave orders). Family members may travel on domestic leg segments of international flights during the beginning or end of their international flight. For example, if a flight originates in Texas, stops in California as part of the mission, and then continues overseas, family members eligible for travel may fly from Texas to the overseas area on the flight. They may not, however, travel just simply Texas to California (unless traveling with their sponsor as previously noted).

C. Remember Space A seats are normally identified as early as 2-3 hours and as late as 30 minutes prior to departure. Recommend you check with the passenger service center for the space available show time for your flight prior to departing the terminal. Be ready for immediate processing and boarding.

4. Baggage. Each passenger may check two pieces of checked baggage, 70 pounds each, up to 62 linear inches in size. Family members may pool their baggage allowances. Hand-carried baggage must fit under the seat or in the overhead compartment, if available.

NOTE: Baggage weight may be limited due to type of aircraft or other restrictions.

5. Selection Process. Travelers remain on the register for 60 days or the duration of their leave orders or authorization, whichever occurs first.

5.1. When you register, you are assigned a category of travel (see paragraph 3 for eligibility) and compete for seats within categories based on the date and time of registration. This date and time of sign-up is yours through to destination; you will receive a new date and time when you register for your return travel. You have the option to stand by for any flight you believe you may have a reasonable opportunity on which to travel.

5.2. Space required passengers or cargo may require the removal of Space A passengers at any point. If removed en route, you may re-register with your original date and time of registration. AMC passenger agents will assign a new date and time to any country you change or add on your application. Names of all originating space available passengers who depart on a flight will be removed from all destinations. Always be prepared to purchase onward or return commercial transportation, meals, and lodging.