Known Crewmember (KCM) is transitioning into a new program called Crewmember Access Point™ (CMAP™), managed by TSA, by the end of 2026. Next week, TSA will begin field testing CMAP™ at these airport locations:
- Week of June 22nd: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Dulles International Airport (IAD)
- Week of June 26th: Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)
Notably, CMAP™ will use the same biometric facial comparison technology as TSA’s PreCheck Touchless ID program to positively identify eligible crewmembers. If there is not a match, the Transportation Security Officer (TSO) will provide further instructions to assist. Once fully implemented, Flight Attendants will need to opt in to participate in the program.
Keep these things in mind if you go through a CMAP™ field test program, courtesy of knowncrewmember.org:
- CMAP™ will be co-located at KCM access point(s)
- Signage will be posted at CMAP™ locations notifying crewmembers that this system uses biometric comparison technology, and crewmembers may choose to not utilize CMAP™.
- If for some reason CMAP™ does not grant you access, the TSO will provide further instructions to gain access into the airport sterile area.
- During this transition period, crewmembers must still have their KCM barcode cards and approved government issued IDs available for use.
- Airlines are currently loading data into the CMAP™ system and crewmembers attempting to use CMAP™ may not be entered into the system yet.
- Follow TSO instructions at all times.
Read the full update from Known Crewmember here.
