Originally Posted by
symbian simian
We have 50 people scheduled to retire in the next 5 years, I don't think anyone younger than 60 wil take an early out, so that is not going to have any impact. The VLOA is unpaid, so the only ones taking that are going to be the bottom of the list just to avoid furlough and keep benefits.
AA has an option for early retirement at 50hr/month pay at 62, but only 30 pilots would be eligible if that was offered here. Their VLOA pays 50hr/month, so that is a lot more attractive.