Originally Posted by
HSLD
Not gonna happen:
Airlines do not want the 63 yr old Captain showing back up saying "Here I am, I'm ready for training!"
I believe there was specific language in the original bill that did not allow a pilot who has already left the property, to have rights to their old job back. I assume that you are referring to that with your above quote. As far as someone who is still on the property, well then, that's a different matter. If the law is 65, then, anyone should be able to hold any seat their seniority will allow. If the company has different ideas, then that person should be compensated accordingly, under the law. So at 63 if a guy can hold left seat, but the company doesn't want to invest the time and money to train him, that's fine. However, he should be paid as if he were holding that seat, i.e. passover pay. IMHO!