Originally Posted by
Gone Flying
you think? I was under the impression ICAO wanted nothing to do with 67
Fundamentally they accommodate their member states, they are not the tail wagging the dog. If the country with the largest airline fleet in the world makes a minor tweak, ICAO will probably synchronize pretty quickly one way or another (age 67 or no age limit). US airlines carry almost as many pax as the rest of the world's airlines combined.
Originally Posted by
Gone Flying
it would be interesting if the likes of AA, UA, DL and other airlines that are generally opposed to 67 along with ALPA were able to lobby to exempt carriers engaged in flag operations outside of US and Canada*. Basically allowing 67 at the regionals while keeping 65 at the majors.
* it is my understanding Canada already does not have an age limit, which is why I made that distinction
I don't think Canada has a limit, legally. But AC was allowed to mandate age 65 due to international restrictions.
The proposed legislation doesn't address any of that, but it could be a real Fluster Cluck if it just goes into effect on 1 Oct. Legacies probably would lobby for some kind of relief, although they could also work out something with their unions.
Regional pilots would be happy... they could keep flying and enjoy their recent compensation windfall a little longer.