Southwest has been trying for years to get into Atlanta. For those who want to waste money on fancy-ass service, stay with Delta. For the vast majority that want much cheaper, reliable, safe, and fun service, welcome aboard! As far as the "cattle-call" boarding that some talk about, a poll was taken for over a year and the vast majority voted in favor of the system Southwest has now, so the people have spoken! Southwest is already by far the largest and most popular domestic carrier, and for good reasons!
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If a pilot can continue to pass the rigorous Class 1 Medical and does well on the check rides, I see no reason why there should be ANY mandatory retirement age! (Except if he WANTS to retire!)
I knew a pilot in his mid-eighties who continued to fly a Sabrejet, a King-Air, and his own Cessna 182, probably as well as or better than other pilots. I know pilots in their forties that I feel shouldn't be flying, but as long as they can pass their tests.........
Anyway, I don't think age should be the deciding factor.
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