Originally Posted by
flyguy1
I don't think you are correct. If they are offering 25 retirements on the 744 and 26 want it, only 25 744 pilots get to go and then they move on to the 777, 767 etc. If you are senior in your category, even the DC-9, you could get in on the deal.
If they only offer 25 744 slots then no pilot in another category can retire unless he is senior to the 25th pilot on the 747.