Originally Posted by zippinbye

https://airlinegeeks.com/2025/10/13/...pilot-age-cap/

I was perplexed when ALPA focused on representing small carriers that fly mostly turboprops and cargo ships into the "Outback of Canada." What interests do they have with the core of ALPA in the U.S., that pretty much fly jets from pavement to pavement and have thousands of pilots? I'm not saying WestJet is a hayseed, dirt strip operation, but they are are small compared to ALPA foundational carriers. As ALPA's current activities suggest (link above), our union is not hesitant to play both sides of an issue, depending on circumstances.

ALPA in 2007: “Tacking on another five years of flying is good because ICAO says so. Should we ask the members how they feel? Nah. John Prater knows what they think."

ALPA since the age went to 65 and into 2025: “Two additional years would be dangerous, and all our members who we don’t bother polling think age 65 is the way to go.”

ALPA now: “44 pilots at a little Canadian airline may have to cease flying at 65. It’s a travesty we won’t stand for!”

Huh?