I define stagnation as increasing mandatory retirement age by 5 years. The effect it had on EVERYBODY on the seniority list was essentially to take a snapshot of where you were seniority wise (and seat/equip wise) and you remained at that position for 5 extra years save a small handful of retirements. At the end of your career, you could map out a climbing seniority line with a long flat spot. Some of us spent 5 extra years at 15% from the bottom and some guys spent 5 extra years as a senior widebody captain. It was a rule that affected everyone differently. If and when they raise the age again, we should make it apply only to new hires going forward.

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