Originally Posted by
Ryler
Okay. I have heard literally no one talk about age 67. I think it would be close to 50/50. Half would support it or simply be indifferent and the other half would oppose it. Perhaps there would be some tweaks to our PWA if the pilots and ALPA decide that the majority are against it.
it’s definitely out there. POTUS just appointed a representative to ICAO who is a recently retired DL CA and age 67 advocate. Then there is congressman Nehls from Texas who has a brother who is a double digit seniority number WB CA. Rep. Nehls is a big supporter of the current administration.
remember, any tweaks would have to be in line with federal age discrimination laws. If the FAA raises the age, there isn’t a whole lot DL or ALPA can do that would be both legal and only affect those over 65. that is, unless a federal law explicitly allows it.
for example we cannot have our LTD end at a certain age. Any cuts to LTD would have to affect a 35 year old and a 65 year old equally.
same with having your seniority reset at a certain age. Not legal.