An update on August 24, 2019, to the TSA’s procedures for its Known Crewmember program would have required flight crew to be in uniform in order to use its expedited security screening. Now, the update is on hold after intervention from pilot and flight attendant unions.
Known Crewmember Program Requiring Uniform On Hold
Key Takeaways:
- TSA's planned August 24, 2019, update, which would have required flight crews to be in uniform to use the Known Crewmember (KCM) expedited security screening, has been put on hold.
- This decision follows intervention from pilot and flight attendant unions who opposed the new uniform requirement.
- The proposed change would have significantly impacted commuting crews, who often rely on KCM for expedited screening and permission to carry liquids/gels without checking bags, even when not in uniform.
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