Originally Posted by
mjsunde
It is a good deal for those very few pilots. As I said earlier in my post I felt it was too restrictive... meaning, why limit it to 62+? Why not 60+ or 55+ etc. Saying "senior" wasn't the best choice of words. From what I've seen in this thread, pilots younger than 62 would take the deal.
because it is a wash cost wise for 63+ folks. After they burn down sick time while active they may as well send them home.
it is all about cash preservation.