Posted on Mar 12, 2015
AMC flight info request for flights to Misawa, Japan.
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I know all AMC flights to Misawa, Japan depart from SeaTac (Seattle) and assume they are the responsibility of the 62nd AW. The rule is that there are no postings of the schedule until 72 hours prior to flying (and rightly so), but what is the best time of month to travel to Seattle to start the waiting process? I understand that there are essentially 2 waves of planned travel per month. I assume end of month is dedicated to active duty. I've reached out to a few members but no contact as of yet. Any help is greatly appreciated. V/R, Uncle Mark
https://www.rallypoint.com/units/62-aw-62nd-airlift-wing-joint-base-lewis-mcchord-jblm-wa
https://www.rallypoint.com/units/62-aw-62nd-airlift-wing-joint-base-lewis-mcchord-jblm-wa
Edited 11 y ago
Posted 11 y ago
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As a long-time AMC crewmember, I'd recommend hopping to Yokota if there isn't an easy access contract flight direct to Misawa. Yokota is the major Japan-CONUS hub (daily flights to-from west coast bases) and it has far more Space-A opportunities to Misawa than from CONUS. You've always got ground options once in Japan failing space-a. The bigger issue is the return trip. I'm betting the odds of getting space in both directions would be slim CONUS-Misawa.
Just my experience interacting with the Space-A hobos as a crewmember--your results may vary.
Just my experience interacting with the Space-A hobos as a crewmember--your results may vary.
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SFC Mark Merino Here is alink to the SEATAC AMC facebook page. They have some trends for the time of year it is the busiest and how many seats are usually availible. When i was in Korea and my wife was going to catch a space-a to visit me I monitered this facebook page and it helped me judge when.
https://www.facebook.com/SeaTacAmcPassengerTerminal
https://www.facebook.com/SeaTacAmcPassengerTerminal
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SFC Mark Merino
1SG (Join to see) Appreciate it, brother. It is amazing how many SM's don't know about dependents flying unaccompanied. We have sme serious bennies that often go unused.
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SFC Mark Merino
Hey! I didn't know they changed it to a 7 day notice now! That is VERY helpful. Never assume that our intel is current. I've been lying to SM's for who knows how long...lol.
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Just some more general intel for you AMC users. This chart shows use/availability for flights. Fly in May!
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We couldn't take the chance of Hitomi not getting back to Misawa for her May deadline so we will have to postpone my first visit to Honshu. The best deal we could find (kincluding insurance) was still $915 round trip. If you aren't flying AMC, especially during your active duty years, you aremissing out on a MASSIVE benefit. Take your family on vacation! God speed.
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More tidbits of joy......
You MUST include the following information before even being considered to be placed on the Space-A waiting list. This intel is current as of...............time now.
Always print a copy of the sent Email or Fax confirmation receipt for proof of date and time of sign up.
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If Travelling, Sponsor's information
• Name:
• Rank:
• Branch of Service:
• Duty Station (Active Duty/DOD Civilians):
• Date of Birth (optional):
• SSN (optional):
• Beginning Leave Date (Active Duty/DOD Civilians Only):
• Ending Leave Date (Active Duty/DOD Civilians Only):
• Type of Leave (EML, Ordinary, Emergency, Etc.):
• ID Expiraton Date (Optional):
Emergency Point of Contact (Optional, May Choose to Decline)
• Name (Last, First MI):
• Phone #:
If Travelling, Dependent(s)
• Name:
• Date of Birth(optional):
• Passport # (Optional):
• Passport Expiration Date (Optional):
• Passport Issuance Country (Optional):
• Category of Travel (Unaccompanied by Sponsor):
* Active Duty members need to attach their leave forms. Active Duty members cannot sign up until the day their leave begins.
**If you are a dependent travelling unaccompanied, attach the travel document permitting your travel. This will allow for us to examine the document for errors, prior to your arrival in Seattle . This allows for corrections to be made before starting your journey.
**************************************************************************
You MUST include the following information before even being considered to be placed on the Space-A waiting list. This intel is current as of...............time now.
Always print a copy of the sent Email or Fax confirmation receipt for proof of date and time of sign up.
**************************************************************************
If Travelling, Sponsor's information
• Name:
• Rank:
• Branch of Service:
• Duty Station (Active Duty/DOD Civilians):
• Date of Birth (optional):
• SSN (optional):
• Beginning Leave Date (Active Duty/DOD Civilians Only):
• Ending Leave Date (Active Duty/DOD Civilians Only):
• Type of Leave (EML, Ordinary, Emergency, Etc.):
• ID Expiraton Date (Optional):
Emergency Point of Contact (Optional, May Choose to Decline)
• Name (Last, First MI):
• Phone #:
If Travelling, Dependent(s)
• Name:
• Date of Birth(optional):
• Passport # (Optional):
• Passport Expiration Date (Optional):
• Passport Issuance Country (Optional):
• Category of Travel (Unaccompanied by Sponsor):
* Active Duty members need to attach their leave forms. Active Duty members cannot sign up until the day their leave begins.
**If you are a dependent travelling unaccompanied, attach the travel document permitting your travel. This will allow for us to examine the document for errors, prior to your arrival in Seattle . This allows for corrections to be made before starting your journey.
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