Originally Posted by Lambourne

I believe Rice's policy depends on who is asking the question. If he is in a room full of pilots in favor of raising the age the he too would be in favor. When in a room full of anti raising the age again the he would be against the change.

Now the big question is what does he actually support? He current holds a 400 Capt bid at UA. Even though the last airplane he actually flew was the 767. Guessing he hasn't turned a wheel at UAL since 2001. Ironic that he stopped flying about the time we took the big pay cuts. Raising the age would provide him with greater longevity to keep earning the 300k a year ALPA salary. So, just like all ALPA leaders he will support the change because it directly benefits HIM. Hate to be the constant ALPA buzz kill, but I have seen this movie too many times not to know the ending.

L