1. How much baggage can Space-A passengers check? Each Space-A passenger (regardless
of age) can check two pieces of baggage totaling 140 pounds. Air Mobility Command
(AMC) limits the size of each item to 62 linear inches. This measurement is obtained
by adding together the item's length, width and height. The rules permit some exceptions
to the 62 linear inches size limitation. For Active Duty personnel, all duffel bags,
sea bags, Air Force issue B-4 bags and civilian-origin versions that have the same
approximate dimensions can be checked. Similarly, the size restrictions do not apply
to golf bags with golf clubs, snow skis, folding bicycles, fishing equipment, musical
instruments and rucksacks. Any one of these oversized items listed above may be checked
if it is the only piece checked and meets weight requirements of 140 pounds total.
2. We have heard that families and other groups can “pool” their baggage
authorization. What's the story? Space-A passengers traveling together as a group
(that is, listed on a single Military Transportation Authorization or AMC Form 140
(Space Available Travel Request)) may pool their baggage authorization so long as
the total number of checked pieces does not exceed the number of travelers times
140 pounds, i.e., a five-person family travel group could not exceed 700 pounds (5
x 140 pounds = 700 pounds) and 10 pieces (5x2=10).
3. How much baggage can I carry with me into the passenger cabins? All passengers
boarding the aircraft can carry on one or more pieces so long as they fit under the
passenger's seat, in the overhead compartment or other approved storage area, e.g.,
closets for hang-up garment bags. If available storage space is important to your
baggage-carrying needs, inquire at the terminal regarding storage areas for carry-on
baggage before checking your baggage for a particular flight. As a guideline carry-on
bags should not exceed 45 linear inches (length + width + height = 45 inches). Passengers
traveling with infants can also carry on child safety seats regardless of any other
baggage. The requirement for child safety seats on AMC and commercial carriers was
eliminated 12/04/01.19. Is the baggage limit the same for all aircraft? No. The baggage
limit for smaller executive aircraft is considerably less. On small two-engine executive
and operational support aircraft, the baggage limit for Space-A passengers is 30
pounds.
4. As a Space-A passenger, may I pay for excess checked baggage over 140 pounds or
two pieces? No. Only duty status passengers may pay for excess baggage.
