What happened
- Control: KCM was a joint initiative with the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) and Airlines for America (A4A), while CMAP is entirely under TSA control.
- Screening: CMAP uses biometric data for identification, whereas KCM primarily required ID scanning.
- Cost: CMAP costs $19 per person to register, billed to the airline. The three major carriers (American, Delta, United) are expected to pay a total of $6.8 million annually.
- Rationale: The change is driven by the expiration of the KCM contract, operational risk considerations, and a desire for more consistent screening of crew members who previously bypassed standard security. While the program does not directly impact passengers, airport signage is currently being updated to reflect the new CMAP lanes
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is replacing the long-standing Known Crewmember (KCM) program with a new program called Crewmember Access Point (CMAP). The transition is taking place at airports across the United States between June 22 and September 30, 2026. Key differences include: