Originally Posted by
Groundhog
(If the retirement age goes up to 70 in the next couple of years, all bets are off.)
FWIW
Hog
If that happens ALPA is done for SURE!
Even the regional guys who currently get the lions share of the ALPA tool box would revolt on that one.
BTW, the next step for all US Airline Managements is to fight the ATP requirement for FO's by pushing for a watered down ATP. If they fail, their next move is age 65 relief due to "impending staffing shortages on the horizon."