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alman
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I've heard about spaces being sometimes available on service aircraft on transatlantic flights for military personnel. All I could track down on the web was an order on the subject at www.forces.gc.ca/admfincs/subjects/cfao/020-20-e.asp which of course is tediously detailed but also lacking any specific information.
I'll explain my situation so that anyone who has experience with this service can comment on my particular situation.
Planned date of departure still several years away (still in the "thinking about it" stage). I will have about five years of service in the Reserve and the rank of corporal by that time. I understand this is calculated into some sort of points system whereby priority for available space is determined. I will be looking for any flight from Ottawa or Trenton to any European destination (ie. Lahr). I hear that few spaces are available during the summer so I will probably aim for autumn but I'm flexible. Purpose of trip: travel while exempt drill and training. Duration: approx three months. Round trip flight preferred but one-way acceptable. Will be travelling alone. Naturally I would rather not have to wear my uniform over to Europe and then have to mail it home or lug it around everywhere with me.
Any info on procedures for requesting this service, the odds of actually obtaining it at the ncm level, and where I can access some kind of flight schedule in order to plan ahead would be greatly appreciated. Thankfully I am in absolutely no hurry.
Thanks in advance for any responses,
Alman
I'll explain my situation so that anyone who has experience with this service can comment on my particular situation.
Planned date of departure still several years away (still in the "thinking about it" stage). I will have about five years of service in the Reserve and the rank of corporal by that time. I understand this is calculated into some sort of points system whereby priority for available space is determined. I will be looking for any flight from Ottawa or Trenton to any European destination (ie. Lahr). I hear that few spaces are available during the summer so I will probably aim for autumn but I'm flexible. Purpose of trip: travel while exempt drill and training. Duration: approx three months. Round trip flight preferred but one-way acceptable. Will be travelling alone. Naturally I would rather not have to wear my uniform over to Europe and then have to mail it home or lug it around everywhere with me.
Any info on procedures for requesting this service, the odds of actually obtaining it at the ncm level, and where I can access some kind of flight schedule in order to plan ahead would be greatly appreciated. Thankfully I am in absolutely no hurry.
Thanks in advance for any responses,
Alman