Perhaps they mean commerical C-130s because military C-130s (or any other kind of cargo aircraft) are not available to members of the general public.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space-A_travel

Also, I took a trip once in a (military) C-130H. Very loud (we had earplugs though), nylon mesh seating, but I was comfy and I slept or read most of the trip.