US Congress to consider raising pilot retirement age to tackle industry shortage

The United States Congress is considering proposed legislation that would raise the retirement age for commercial airline pilots in the US by at least two years, from 65 to 67.

A group of Republicans in Congress proposed the legislation, arguing that raising the retirement age would help address the pilot shortage across the country.

During a news conference, which took place on July 25, 2022, Senator Lindsey Graham said that the proposal would require pilots over the age of 65 to pass a rigorous medical screening every six months.