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.
Scambo is correct. If anyone who wants to take the package is denied due to "operational requirements", no one junior to that person will be allowed to take the package.