I don't think the age sixty rule will be overturned anytime soon, thanks to the fine members of ALPA. If you've been lucky enough to be with an ALPA carrier for a number of years and have a retirement to fall back on, the age sixty rule is moot. Many folks in this industry have not been as fortuneate to be with a carrier long enough to have a retirement, or been with a carrier that offers a retirement. I've been lucky enough to be with a carrier(s) that allowed me to save my own money tax free for my own retirement. Whoopee!
I'm not sure why ALPA is so against overturning the rule, but they are. I truely would like to hear some logical answers from the ALPA folks. I really don't think it has anything to do with health issues anymore.
I hope it does get overturned, but am trying to prepare myself financially incase it doesn't! The big bummer is, you can't collect social security and medical benefits till 65 and 67 when I get that age.