Posts Tagged ‘KCM’
6.30.22 – Known Crewmember (KCM) Secondary Screening Changes
Thursday, June 30, 2022 **Known Crewmember (KCM) Secondary Screening Changes** Over the past two and a half years, the TSA has continued to see a steady increase in KCM compliance violations. Specific violations include, but are not limited to: Prohibited Items: TSA has identified numerous prohibited items, such as a significant number of loaded firearms found during…
Read More4.24.22 – Important Known Crewmember (KCM) Reminders
Sunday, April 24, 2022 **Important Known Crewmember (KCM) Reminders** Earlier this year, we informed you of an uptick in Known Crewmember (KCM) violations. Unfortunately, the trend in violations is continuing at an alarming rate. KCM access is a privilege, not a right. Because of the increasing number of KCM violations by our Flight Attendants, we…
Read More1.27.22 – KCM Violations on the Rise
Thursday, January 27, 2022 KCM Violations on the Rise The Known Crewmember (KCM) program is dependent upon crewmembers demonstrating that we can be trusted to comply with all KCM requirements. We were recently made aware of a significant spike in the number of KCM violations. A complete list of KCM Rules may be found on Knowncrewmember.org.…
Read More10.27.21 – Known Crewmember (KCM) Upcoming Maintenance
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 Known Crewmember (KCM) Upcoming Maintenance APFA has been notified that the KCM service provider will be conducting maintenance on Thursday, October 28th, from 9 am until 11 am (CDT). There could be a brief system outage during that period. If you are unable to use KCM during that time, please proceed to the nearest…
Read More11.09.20 – KCM Outage Canceled
Monday, November 9, 2020 KCM Outage Canceled Earlier this afternoon, we reported that there was to be a nationwide Known Crewmember (KCM) outage tomorrow due to routine maintenance. Subsequently, we have been informed that the KCM outage for tomorrow has been canceled. In Solidarity, Thomas Houdek APFA National Safety & Security Chair safety@apfa.org Please remember, we…
Read More11.09.20 – KCM Outages / International COVID-19 Prevention Measures Update
Monday, November 9, 2020 Known Crewmember Outages There will be a nationwide Known Crewmember (KCM) outage on Tuesday November 10th from 2000 to 2300, due to routine maintenance. Please give yourself additional time to go through regular passenger screening. International COVID-19 Prevention Measures Update Netherlands Lockdown: Effective November 4, the Netherlands will be on lockdown for two…
Read More2.10.20 – Known Crewmember Outage (KCM) Outage February 12th
Monday, February 10, 2020 KCM Planned Outage American Airlines will be performing maintenance on the systems that support employee badging and badge photos. This will impact Known Crewmember (KCM) since it will not be able to access employee photos. During the IT maintenance window between 2300 February 12, 2020 and 0100 CT on February 13,…
Read More8.30.19 – New Requirements to be Implemented Next Week for Known Crewmember
Friday, August 30, 2019 New Requirements to be Implemented Next Week for Known Crewmember (KCM) This evening, APFA was advised of new requirements, issued by the TSA, for those using KCM Access Points. The changes will be posted on the KCM website soon. The following changes will be implemented beginning Friday, September 6th:For crewmembers…
Read More8.28.19 – Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, August 28, 2019 KCM Uniform Delayed Implementation TSA is delaying implementation of the uniform requirement at KCM access points. The procedure to require a uniform for access through KCM will not go into effect today, August 28, 2019, as previously announced. Effective yesterday, August 27, 2019, KCM-authorized enhancement to Unpredictable Screening Procedures (USP)…
Read More8.26.19 – Known Crew Member (KCM) Update
Monday, August 26, 2019 Known Crew Member (KCM) Update Due to unannounced, and surprising, changes being made to KCM this weekend, we understand that the membership may have questions. For quick Q&A access please refer to the Known Crew Member website: https://www.knowncrewmember.org/faq/ While we understand the frustration of all that are involved, please remember…
Read More8.26.19 – KCM Uniform Requirement Update
Monday, August 26, 2019 KCM Update – News! Since the posting on TSA website of an August 28 date for crew members to be uniformed for KCM access, APFA government affairs has voiced opposition along with other concerned parties. Following reports of inconsistent procedures at various airports, it is now confirmed that TSA will…
Read More8.24.19 – *ALERT* – KCM Program Changes
Saturday, August 24, 2019 KCM Program Changes Today we have been made aware of changes coming to the KCM Program as of next Wednesday, August 28th, 2019. Changes will include a requirement for ALL crew members to be in a uniform to access and use the KCM Portals. Additionally, there will an increase in…
Read More1.30.19 – APFA – The Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, January 30, 2019 Walk the Line, Unite, Support Yesterday at DFW Airport APFA stood with our fellow union brothers and sisters of UNITE HERE which represents the airline food workers catering our aircraft. To learn more about becoming an Activist or Mobilizer visit: apfa.org Many of our members are taking advantage of the…
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