Originally Posted by
jsled
Because it is different, Syd. DId you read my earlier post? A UAL pilot holding 777/747 Captain on or before 12 Dec 2007 gets/got 5 more years at $190/hr. A UAL pilot holding A320 F/O on or before 12 Dec 2007 gets/got 5 more years at $94/hr. And a furloughed pilot, well, you get the picture. You better believe I will be hanging around till 65 if I don't get hit by a bus, hit the lotto, or ruin my liver. If I go out at 60, I will short myself 5 years at the top scale that I WOULD HAVE HAD if the law had not changed.
Sled
Unfortunately, I agree with your entire statement. Age 65 is done and there's nothing that any of us can do to turn back time. As a result of age 65, you and many others will have to work until 65 in spite of planning to retire at age 60.
I was hired at UAL 11 1/2 years ago. I've spent almost 8 of those years on furlough. Since age 65 went into effect, I spent 2 1/2 years on furlough. Even with the parking of all of the guppies, some 747s and an economic downturn, I would not have been furloughed if the age didn't change to 65.