Originally Posted by Velocipede

Neither is it your divine right to upgrade on a set schedule. All your arguments are based on finances...yours. You want that left seat paycheck as soon as possible for as long as possible.

Unfortunately, the one issue you never address is fairness. Why is it fair for an international treaty (ICAO) to require the U.S. to allow foreign pilots to exercise their licenses in U.S. airspace until age 65 while U.S. pilots are denied the same rights by U.S. law?

Why is it fair for one U.S. law to require only pilots to retire at age 60, yet another denies them Social Security and Medicare until they turn 62?

We all understand your agenda: "Get out of my seat, oldtimer!", your contrary obfuscations and protestations notwithstanding.

"Me thinks the lady doth protest TOO much!"