WHYISTHAT: Fully agree! But, itīs not only to do with the medical fittness! I think you will find it has to do with seniority and promotions within the airlines. The 5 years extention (60 yrs to 65 yrs) was a blow to many. Why, because this means that some of the future labour contracts might be extend the waiting list from right seat to left. Experience will always be a problem and you gain that with age! My personal feeling are that if, you are fit, why not? In practice, we will have to see what the majority wants!