Earlier this month, DHS revealed that it would charge airlines $19 a year per crew member to use CMAP. With a workforce of more than 47,500 pilots and flight attendants, American Airlines faces a $2.64 million annual fee to allow its aircrew to use CMAP… That is, of course, if all crew members consent to their participation in the program.
And the KCM program concludes at the end of 2026. Surprised that airlines — notoriously generous with their money — aren’t protesting the change.
$19 for a full year per employee is actually quite cheap. Wouldn’t surprise me if it’s a lower cost than they had for KCM. Furthermore, it moves liability from the airlines to the government for any security mishaps.
And the KCM program concludes at the end of 2026. Surprised that airlines — notoriously generous with their money — aren’t protesting the change.
And the thing is, this system already existed without the DHS being involved since 2011. Them suddenly coming in and taking over is ludicrous.
$19 for a full year per employee is actually quite cheap. Wouldn’t surprise me if it’s a lower cost than they had for KCM. Furthermore, it moves liability from the airlines to the government for any security mishaps.