When I got into the industry the max age was 50 but could be extended on a year by year basis to 55(54 and 364days).
In NZ one cannot be dismissed because of age gender(?) or race in any industry.
We had a couple of old grumpy men about 15 years ago who threw hissy fits because they could not fly to USA but operate only on regional and domestic flights.They were 70 in one case and 68 in the other, if my memory serves me correctly.
Strangely the question must be asked, what about our Politicians?
They have no limits on age, perks expences, travel, and in most cases salaries.
At the end of the equation I have a feeling that politicions are at the background of these dopey rule makers.
Statistically the causacian male is more at risk from cardio pulmanary attacks beween 43 and 48 years of age. Maybe we should prevent all males from flying commercially between those ages.
