Originally Posted by
Sluggo_63
I actually would like to see ALPA conduct a survey of the 55-60 year olds on the list and come right out and ask them if they were able to retire now without penalty, would they?
It couldn't hurt to ask, but keep in mind that pilots have always said one thing about their retirement plans and then changed their mind at the last minute. The pen seems to weigh a hundred pounds when it comes to actually signing that paper, and guys say to themselves "just one more year" or "first let's see what I can hold on the next bid", etc.