Originally Posted by
RedeyeAV8r
That is True, but as the Back seats are are full and getting fuller of 60+ guys, and now that hiring has all but stopped so the Young S/O's can't bid up, I can see a possibility of that deal coming to and end quickly and forcing guys to actually bid and the S/O position as they near retirement (assuming that no quick passage of the Age 60 thing).
I don't think so...
CBA Sec 24.E.6
A pilot who has a legal restriction that prohibits him from flying in his current crew status shall be accommodated in another crew status, if any, from which he is not legally restricted consistent with his seniority and standing bid.
Guess that depends on the definition of "accommodate". But, I would think that the precedent has been set. "Accommodate" means they can go back when they turn 60, without a bid vacancy.