Originally Posted by PilotWombat

While everything is still up in the air (no pun intended), it's definitely faster now. Prior to covid, I was supposed to hit 50% on the seniority list (well into non-NYC A range) in less than 10 years just due to mandatory retirements. Now with the early out, guys seeing the light and bugging out early, and the dramatic hiring we're seeing now, I wouldn't be surprised if that gets cut by a few years.

If you're willing to take NYC, I would expect an A position in <5 yrs, WB B in 7-8, and WB CA in, I dunno, 15? Something like 80% of the current widebody As are retiring in the next 6 years.