Originally Posted by
Boatbuilder
Not for this, but I’m curious how it would work for those pilots currently flying int’l WB. Suddenly they’d be prohibited from non-domestic flying? How would it work contractually to be forced to a lower paying jet, or would the company have to continue to pay them their current rate? Then you’d have 2 pay scales for the same seat?
I foresee a lot of senior pilots saving up that sick leave…..
I've mentioned this before... it's up in the air.
Hypothetically if an airline did not like 65+ pilots, they might technically be able to require that all pilots be able to fly to all destinations served by their fleet. And then ensure that all fleets at least fly to Vancouver or Nogales. Most major fleets probably do at least Canada and Mexico anyway. The union would have to fight that though... DFR.
But that's a pretty draconian position. Initially I think airlines would work with pilots who transition to predominantly domestic fleets, to avoid international flights. Or at least allow them to bid avoid, and then drop no-pay any trips they get stuck with.
Mid-term, ICAO would almost certainly quickly drop their age 65 limit, so it would only be a temporary hassle.