Although some of the arguments against the ruling are reasonable and well thought out, there also seems to be an element of 'old people can't do the job' pervading many replies. Now if in the tribunal this came across to the guys making the decision, then they could only really rule against NATS. Presumably NATS would have had a barrister to represent them who would have known this, but I wonder if any management personnel appeared as witnesses anf put their foot in it?