So ... there will almost certainly be a lawsuit filed by somebody on behalf of those 60 to 64'ers to be rehired at their original date-of-hire. I have no idea how that will play out. Stay tuned until the dust settles.
not true, the law states anyone already over 60 may be hired but without credit for prior seniority.
(e) APPLICABILITY.
2 (1) NONRETROACTIVITY.No person who has
3 attained 60 years of age before the date of enact4
ment of this section may serve as a pilot for an air
5 carrier engaged in covered operations unless
6 (A) such person is in the employment of
7 that air carrier in such operations on such date
8 of enactment as a required flight deck crew
9 member; or
10 (B) such person is newly hired by an air
11 carrier as a pilot on or after such date of enact
12 ment without credit for prior seniority or prior
13 longevity for benefits or other terms related to
14 length of service prior to the date of rehire
15 under any labor agreement or employment poli16
cies of the air carrier.