Originally Posted by
diver858
Expect the most experienced pilots to take some form of voluntary / forced retirement, resulting in flight crews with much less experience. IMHO, it was their instincts and steady hand that prevented AA and WN 737MAX disasters..
there is no "forced" retirement for the most senior (only voluntary), and only if the company and pilot's union agree on terms.
Since the pilots are union, all layoffs are based on seniority, so the most junior will be the ones to be let go (furloughed)