Retirement age at BA
I'm conscious that this is probably a sensitive question, but could someone explain the rationale behind the retirement age for BA pilots being 55 while at other carriers (easyJet for example) it is 65?
I do not intend to open a 'terms and conditions'-style debate about how BA pilots have it better, I am simply curious to understand the reason for the discrepancy. Has it always been 55? It seems a bit strange to have to retire when presumably most pilots at that age are at the peak of their career and have an optimum experience level? Or have you had enough of flying by then?! I do appreciate that many then go to work for other airlines with less stringent age restrictions.
Thanks for your help.
Nick