Originally Posted by
flapshalfspeed
Atlas, Southwest, and AA (which was APA non-ALPA during KCM's development) all supported the development of KCM as members of Airlines for America (A4A). So their employers helped pay for its development.
And yes--Skywest, RAH, and GoJet pilots should feel lucky they get to use KCM, since neither their pilots nor employers paid for its development.
American Eagle (envoy), was part of the original group of pilot supporting and testing KCM. By the time the trials where done, the company said they where not going to pay for KCM. We made our voice heard and they agreed to pay for it.
These things should not be contractual, neither the pilot should pay for it. Fight for your rights, KCM should not be considered a contract gain.