UK PENSIONS
In UK you do not get a state pension until 65. You can start to take benefits from a private scheme at age 50. A private scheme with Equitable Life may be worthless soon if they go into liquidation and they may be the tip of the iceberg...I need to work until 65, I want to work until 65 and I will work until 65.
In 2006 EU law will dictate that I can work until 65.
Who can stop me?...the docs, the USA and of course the French!
I started flying in 1968 when the retirement age was 65.
Most of my generation have played snakes and ladders with Laker, Dan Air, Air Europe, BCAL, Court Line, British Eagle, British Cargo, Transmeridian Air Cargo etc. etc.
The younger generation who want us to vacate their seats have yet be a senior training captain with an airline one day then be the most junior first officer with another airline after six months on the dole.
Beancounters and suits do not have a passion for this business and airline failures will probably increase over the years, so watch this space and enjoy it while it lasts.