Originally Posted by galaxy flyer
Flyboyike,
Not true, there was a "non-retroactivity" section in the law; once past 60, no going back. They didnt come back because they couldn't.
You're wrong, galaxy flyer. Here's what the law actually says
‘‘(1) NONRETROACTIVITY.—No person who has attained 60
years of age before the date of enactment of this section may
serve as a pilot for an air carrier engaged in covered operations
unless—
‘‘(A) such person is in the employment of that air
carrier in such operations on such date of enactment as
a required flight deck crew member; or
‘‘(B) such person is newly hired by an air carrier as
a pilot on or after such date of enactment without credit
for prior seniority or prior longevity for benefits or other
terms related to length of service prior to the date of
rehire under any labor agreement or employment policies
of the air carrier.
So, yes, they absolutely could come back, they just couldn't get their old seats back, which is when all their great love of flying promptly evaporated.
You don't have to believe me, read it for yourself here:
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-11...110publ135.pdf