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05-24-2022, 11:17 AM

#111

WHACKMASTER

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FWIW, the poll at SWAPA just closed. Voter turnout was huge with 7,200 pilots voting by a 3 to 2 majority to oppose an age increase.

05-24-2022, 01:18 PM

#112

guppie

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Originally Posted by whackmaster

fwiw, the poll at swapa just closed. Voter turnout was huge with 7,200 pilots voting by a 3 to 2 majority to oppose an age increase.

outstanding.

05-24-2022, 10:27 PM

#113

A320

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Originally Posted by guppie

outstanding.

If it comes down to Congress acting I guarantee that the lobbyists representing the airlines and manufacturers vastly outweigh ALPA lobbyists.

05-25-2022, 02:56 AM

#114

StewBlu

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Quote:

Originally Posted by A320

If it comes down to Congress acting I guarantee that the lobbyists representing the airlines and manufacturers vastly outweigh ALPA lobbyists.

Sure, with that attitude

https://www.alpa.org/advocacy/alpa-pac

http://ual.alpa.org/PilotLinks/UPPAC...2/Default.aspx

05-25-2022, 03:34 AM

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sailingfun

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Originally Posted by A320

If it comes down to Congress acting I guarantee that the lobbyists representing the airlines and manufacturers vastly outweigh ALPA lobbyists.

The airlines lobby via the ATA (Airline Transport Association). The ATA is controlled by the major airlines. They are not in favor of raising the age as it would be a huge increase in disability costs.

05-25-2022, 06:10 AM

#116

rickair7777

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Originally Posted by sailingfun

It's the RAA which would lobby for the "in favor" sector of the industry.

05-25-2022, 07:18 AM

#117

Swakid8

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Originally Posted by rickair7777

It's the RAA which would lobby for the "in favor" sector of the industry.

RAA and A4A….

05-25-2022, 07:49 AM

#118

sailingfun

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Originally Posted by rickair7777

It's the RAA which would lobby for the "in favor" sector of the industry.

They don’t have the money or clout of the ATA.

05-25-2022, 12:52 PM

#119

KnightNight

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Originally Posted by Swakid8

RAA and A4A….

Idk how many people will it extend in the short term at the regionals, I’d guess less than 1000

05-25-2022, 07:22 PM

#120

Rostov

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Originally Posted by sailingfun

^This. No airline is really wanting an age increase. Why would any company want to extend the length of time their least productive and most expensive pilots (most leave/sick bank/highest salary) are around? Not to mention health care costs etc. Regionals while may see lower attrition due to potential slow/halt of hirings, the 1-2 years is really no help. Hopefully the industry with the help of our Unions can kill this bad idea.