DobbinD,
I'm aware that this is an old chestnut, but could you explain why flt crew who have retired at 55 (From BA or whatever) should then never seek flying work elsewhere? I can understand why younger pilots might not wish to have to compete with older more experienced pilots for obvious reasons.
In this soon to be non-ageist society (Law by 2006) older people will have the right to work (and seek work) without fear of discrimination. Do you agree with this Dobbin? After all age discrimination is no different in principle than any other form of discrimination, or is it?
Incidentally as BA will be affected by this legislation it is likely that the compulsory retirement age of 55 will have to go. As this might coincide with the forecast severe shortage of pilots then this may be no bad thing for the airline.
Regards
Exeng