So here we go again. They moved the age from 60 to 65 a few years back and those that were at the top of the tree managed to milk a bit more out of the industry. Now they're back for more.
You've had the best years of aviation and benefitted from the best terms and conditions. Why not retire gracefully and actually let a flow of guys come up through the ranks.
Having flown with plenty of more mature skippers when I was RHS, there is a fine line between years of experience outweighing the shortcomings of age. Our skies get busier and the reaction times do not improve as we get older.
When I started flying, it was a case of retire at 60 and everyone knew it and planned for it. Deep nights are not for those pushing 70, nor really for anyone!!