Originally Posted by
Hank Kingsley
I've never been screwed, just seen the less glamorous side of the industry. Never missed a paycheck, so I'm blessed. Definition of a windfall:
a piece of unexpected good fortune, typically one that involves receiving a large amount of money.
"windfall profits"
Working 60-65 is not in my opinion a windfall, it's not unexpected good fortune. Good fortune would be hired here and making captain to 3 years and bagging greenslips, with a 401k in your own name.
The money compared to contract 2000, not large. I'm working for what I loss in BK. Only reason I"m here. I was fortunate to be hired at the beginning of a wave. Flying past 60 is not unexpected good fortune. Might be semantics, but I wouldn't describe this as a windfall. Bust my balls. How I see it.
Hank,
No ball busting, just pointing out a different point of view. I agree that flying past 60 is not unexpected good fortune, but suddenly being able to fly past 60 if you choose or need to is.
You said you were a 777A at 50 years old - The only reason you got to that point is all the other 777 As had to retire at 60. If you were forced to retire at 60 those behind you would also have moved up that much faster.
I also agree that we are arguing semantics and this whole discussion is not the best use of our time.
Scoop