I couldn't agree more with the last sentence skywatcher. I asked last week on this page what briefings had been given to aircrews and was given , I think , a single reply referring to ROC/ROD.
The crews MUST be aware of the status of their aircraft BEFORE they attempt to get airborne or somebody ,probably sitting at LATCC, is going to get one almighty shock.
I for one would like to hear the crews who aren't equipped ask for below FL280 to cruise as a matter of course.