Military flights to Lajes Air For e in Terceira

Maria Lima

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Jun 9, 2017, 8:00:36 AM6/9/17

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Has anyone been able to use the military flights to Lajes Air Field in Terceira? They leave from New Jersey. Were traveling on east coast and called to see if we could get on a flight but have to wait 72 hrs till they get the schedule. Since we're already out this way, we hoped we could. We were already planning to visit the Azores for our 50th anniversary while we can still be "healthy" enough to do it. Not sure if it will pan out.

If we can get there, I'll let you know our experience in case someone else is interested in doing this.

Best to all,
Maria Elena

Cheri Mello

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Jun 9, 2017, 8:33:13 AM6/9/17

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The air field at Lajes is shared by both military and civilian flights.

Cheri Mello
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Maria Lima

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Jun 9, 2017, 8:44:16 AM6/9/17

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I'm trying to get a military flight there and it's on a space available basis when the plane is flying there.

just wondering if someone on the list has used it and what their experience has been in terms of the "waiting List" going and returning to Dover.

Maria Elena

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Marilyn Thompson

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Jun 9, 2017, 11:25:29 AM6/9/17

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Sounds interesting. Do you have to be ex military to be able to do that?

Cheri Mello

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Jun 9, 2017, 1:06:55 PM6/9/17

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I have never heard of civilians taking military flights. Sorry!

Richard Francis Pimentel

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Jun 9, 2017, 7:09:44 PM6/9/17

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I have traveled stand-by in the past but not to the Acores. I know you are required to have a ID from the military and in the case of traveling overseas you need a passport. You can find some more information here http://www.amc.af.mil/Home/AMC-Travel-Site/ It is an adventurous way to travel if you have the time.

Rick

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I'm trying to get a military flight there and it's on a space available basis when the plane is flying there.

just wondering if someone on the list has used it and what their experience has been in terms of the "waiting List" going and returning to Dover.

Maria Elena

On Jun 9, 2017, at 8:32 AM, Cheri Mello <gfsc...@gmail.com> wrote:

The air field at Lajes is shared by both military and civilian flights.

Cheri Mello
Listowner, Azores-Gen
Researching: São Miguel island: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada

On Fri, Jun 9, 2017 at 5:00 AM, Maria Lima <maria....@gmail.com> wrote:

Has anyone been able to use the military flights to Lajes Air Field in Terceira? They leave from New Jersey. Were traveling on east coast and called to see if we could get on a flight but have to wait 72 hrs till they get the schedule. Since we're already out this way, we hoped we could. We were already planning to visit the Azores for our 50th anniversary while we can still be "healthy" enough to do it. Not sure if it will pan out.

If we can get there, I'll let you know our experience in case someone else is interested in doing this.

Best to all,
Maria Elena

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Richard Francis Pimentel

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Jun 9, 2017, 7:14:44 PM6/9/17

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One of the benefits of being retired from the military is that you and your dependents can travel Space-A. In other words if there is still empty seats after the active duty members are boarded the they will fill the aircraft with retirees. Civilians/non retirees are not eligible.

Rick

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I have never heard of civilians taking military flights. Sorry!

On Jun 9, 2017 8:25 AM, "Marilyn Thompson" <mar...@jmtmlt.com> wrote:

Sounds interesting. Do you have to be ex military to be able to do that?

On Fri, Jun 9, 2017 at 6:44 AM, Maria Lima <maria....@gmail.com> wrote:

I'm trying to get a military flight there and it's on a space available basis when the plane is flying there.

just wondering if someone on the list has used it and what their experience has been in terms of the "waiting List" going and returning to Dover.

Maria Elena

On Jun 9, 2017, at 8:32 AM, Cheri Mello <gfsc...@gmail.com> wrote:

The air field at Lajes is shared by both military and civilian flights.

Cheri Mello
Listowner, Azores-Gen
Researching: São Miguel island: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada

On Fri, Jun 9, 2017 at 5:00 AM, Maria Lima <maria....@gmail.com> wrote:

Has anyone been able to use the military flights to Lajes Air Field in Terceira? They leave from New Jersey. Were traveling on east coast and called to see if we could get on a flight but have to wait 72 hrs till they get the schedule. Since we're already out this way, we hoped we could. We were already planning to visit the Azores for our 50th anniversary while we can still be "healthy" enough to do it. Not sure if it will pan out.

If we can get there, I'll let you know our experience in case someone else is interested in doing this.

Best to all,
Maria Elena

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Marilyn Thompson

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Jun 9, 2017, 7:46:18 PM6/9/17

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I had not heard of civilians taking military flights either that is why I was asking.

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Jun 10, 2017, 12:57:22 AM6/10/17

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I have travelled Space-A many times but not since 1999. I have flown into Lajes from Charleston Air Force Base (AFB), SC, McGuire AFB, NJ, Dover AFB, Baltimore/Washington airport (BWI), and Philadelphia IAP. As Rick said, to do it you must be active duty or retired military or their accompanying family members. There was a nominal fee of about $10 on a military aircraft or $15 on a military-contracted commercial aircraft. This is very cheap but risky. If there are no flights or seats available one could get stuck somewhere so always make sure to have funds for commercial tickets if needed. I do believe the current scheduled military passenger service to Lajes Air Base departs McGuire AFB, NJ on flights that originate at BWI. The site that Rick provided a link for has links to all of the major military passenger terminals that you might find some schedule information.

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Marie Shantz

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Jun 10, 2017, 4:43:49 PM6/10/17

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Took flights from BWI to Terceira. Usually late in the day in Saturday. Need a passport. The military side is now run by Portuguese Military. You cannot leave the base till your passport is stamped!!! On Monday. There is lodging on base. Place to eat as well and exchange money. Need a ride to the other side tho my husband and I have walked there. - the civilian airport to catch flights to other islands. People in lodging always helped us secure our plane tickets since we do not speak Portuguese. I would go to Sao Miguel to Vila Franca where grandmother was born. Once flew to Madeira via Terceira to Ponta Delgada Azores to Faial Madeira to grandfathers birth place

Maria Lima

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Jun 14, 2017, 11:08:38 AM6/14/17

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Thanks for all the information from everyone. Yes, my husband is retired military flag officer and he is the one with the Azorean heritage.

There were no flights available when we were out on the East coast but thanks to all of you, we now have information to plan a trip. I will keep looking at the Facebook pages for the different locations so as to get an idea of how often and where to fly from.

Thanks so much for all your good input.

Maria Elena

> On Jun 10, 2017, at 3:33 PM, Marie Shantz <shan...@gmail.com> wrote:
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> Took flights from BWI to Terceira. Usually late in the day in Saturday. Need a passport. The military side is now run by Portuguese Military. You cannot leave the base till your passport is stamped!!! On Monday. There is lodging on base. Place to eat as well and exchange money. Need a ride to the other side tho my husband and I have walked there. - the civilian airport to catch flights to other islands. People in lodging always helped us secure our plane tickets since we do not speak Portuguese. I would go to Sao Miguel to Vila Franca where grandmother was born. Once flew to Madeira via Terceira to Ponta Delgada Azores to Faial Madeira to grandfathers birth place
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