Originally Posted by
Notsofreq
Yes. Likely an optional fit at an extra charge to the airline purchaser. Statistically not a frequent occurrence so a bean counter decision.
This is the story of my life (in the power generation industry):
"Why don't we have extremely useful option xxx that would be saving us hundreds of thousands of dollars right now?"
"Not sure, it wasn't specified at the time of purchase."
"Who ordered this equipment?"
"Business development department"
