Originally Posted by
sailingfun
If the age changes to 67 forced downgrades would never happen. It would trigger immediate age discrimination lawsuits that would be guaranteed winners. Management would never consider it knowing they would lose big time in court. The only way to beat it is insure that 67 does not pass. Write both your Senators and your Congressman. Letters make a difference.
I think they meant to say the law would read age 65 to act as PIC, and 67 to act as SIC. Pilot shortage solved while maintaining safety.