... based solely on the earnings aspirations of younger and less experienced members ... Now that we are at the peak of our profession,
They said the quiet part out loud. What supreme hypocisy and irony to lambast "junior" for "earnings asipirations" while at "the peak of [thier] profession".
... Staffing issues are causing delays, cancellations, stranded passengers, ... Raising the age from 65 to 67 will provide immediate relief to each of these issues. Additionally, keeping highly experienced pilots on the flight deck longer will help reduce the record number of safety incidents occurring, and provide vital mentorship to the less experienced pilots.
LOL.