Many people hired in the past 10 years were hired in their late thirties or early forties. 18-22 years of service will not get you much of a pension.
When I was hired at Air Canada, I knew that I would not want to retire at age 60. I also knew that it was only a matter of time before the retirement age would be changed.
I am frankly a little surprised that it is happening this fast. I think the catalyst was ICAO and the USA dropping age 60.