Originally Posted by
DownSideUp
I’ve worked on the Hill as well (probably similar pedigrees). Politically, there’s no reason NOT to increase the age to 67. I believe that’s what we saw with the House vote. Politicians want to show their constituents that they are solving problems.
All the bloviating in the world from pilots wont change Washington politics.
You get it, I get it. Unfortunately, Ace don’t get it.
Spot on.
There are far too many political points to change to 67. Once age 65 happened, this was just a matter of time. Age 70 will probably be in the next FAA Reauthorization Bill if there's still a pilot shortage.