Originally Posted by
Brickfire
The whole “why would i not be a widebody captain two more years” is a red herring. They can’t fly internationally.
There are already more than a few countries that go past 65. And given the worldwide pilot shortage (this isn't just a US issue), how long do you think it will take to raise the retirement age worldwide?
I would expect a delayed implementation of a higher age for US pilots until it's been coordinated with ICAO/worldwide. But I wouldn't expect the delay to be very long.