It is an option, as on many other aircraft. If I remember correctly, the first two Aer Lingus aircraft were delivered in this configuration and modified at the first opportunity. I think subsequent aircraft came with the vents installed. Antoin Daltun ----- Original Message ----- From: <JoeThree@aol.com> To: <AIRLINE@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU> Sent: 19 March 2002 18:28 Subject: A330 Question > Yesterday, I was a passenger on a Swissair A330, ZRH-ORD. > > This was my first flight in an A330, and although I really enjoyed the flight, I noticed something unusual: There were no adjustable air outlets above each seat (you know, the kind you can open up to get cool air if you're too hot) - just reading lights and the flight attendant call button. > > The only air outlets I saw on the airplane were in the lavatories. > > This is the first time I've ever been on an airplane that didn't have the air outlets above each seat. > > Do all A330s come without the air outlets, or is this something unique to Swissair's aircraft? > > Joe Wolf >