WINO -
I'm not saying that plans can't be constructed that way in the shadows of Ichan and Lorenzo, I'm saying that I can't find the exclusive mandatory retirement age you allude to.
My friends at United and Northwest think I've lost my mind to ask the question. They are adamant that they - and new-hires - can retire with 20 years of service - per their ALPA contract.
Thus, I'm not clear as to your implication that ALL pilots retiring before the FAA mandated age will get penalized.
Any other United or Northwest or U.S.Air pilots out there know anything on this topic?