Curly -
For airline pilots, fees are reclaimable,
My
AME heard that BA has told its pilots that they will soon only get “free” medicals if they use the company docs, but if they insist on using independent AMEs, the fees will no longer be refunded. Apparently the BA AMEs are cheaper. I think that means cheaper for BA – I didn’t get the impression it was a subtle advert for all and sundry non-BA folk to try booking their aviation medicals at the BA Medical Dept.
Not sure I would want to get my licence medical at the Company Store .