Air India, our national carrier issued an advisory recently which generated an expected debate online. According to the advisory issued on Monday, every crew member will have to say ‘Jai Hind’ after every in flight announcement.
This advisory has been issued by Amitabh Singh, Director Operations of Air India with immediate effect. The advisory even dictated crew members to announce it with much fervor and after a slight pause.
According to Air India officials the advisory issued was a ‘reminder’ to all the staffs and crew members about the “mood of the nation”. Even in May 2016, similar stint was carried on by the carrier’s Chairman and Managing Director, Ashwani Lohani.
Lohani directed the cabin crews that they should always greet passengers with a “namaskar” while boarding and deplaning, as a reminder of our traditions. He also asked his airlines’ staffs to be courteous and polite. They should always greet their passengers with a smile which is a ‘good thing’.
Air India has issued a circular to all cabin crew and cockpit crew directing them to say 'Jai Hind' after any announcement onboard. pic.twitter.com/t488kZSCzy
— ANI (@ANI) March 4, 2019
While many welcomed this new initiative by the Air Lines as they were very impressed, some trolled them on Twitter by sharing memes and jokes them.
#1
Natinal anthem bhi shuru karo aur sabko khada karo aur jab tak sab khade nahi hote no take off. Bewakufo ki kami iss desh mei @airindiain #jaihind #airindia #nationalanthem #hypernationalism #aviation #airlines https://t.co/fMj2fh3dT7
— Sarfaraz- OilMan (@beingFaraz80) March 4, 2019
#2
https://twitter.com/maximustaurean/status/1102858252499517440
#3
Now all crew need to say Jai Hind instead of thank you. Airlines need to use Sanskrit Prayer before its plane takes off https://t.co/dOMpcNwemY
— Nirmal Ganguly (@NirmalGanguly) March 5, 2019
#4
https://twitter.com/divyank_14/status/1102596446610612224
#5
Now we can prove our patriotism in air also…are you serious @airindiain https://t.co/MqWyQSzY9l
— Dhruv jha (@iamdhruvjhaa) March 5, 2019
#6
Finally. Now all of Air India's problems are solved. I no longer need to fund the airline. https://t.co/zXaFFxWPul
— 0xDEADBEEF (@ram2sun) March 5, 2019
#7
I feel this is a very good move and it should be made compulsory in all such organization where announcements are made. https://t.co/Ud4DhUAUQV
— Shelly हिन्दू भारतीय (@mrsshellydang) March 5, 2019
#8
Ladies and gentlemen, we are passing through turbulent weather, please fasten your seatbelts belts, Jai Hind!
Please do not use the toilets now, Jai Hind!
Cabin crew to landing stations, Jai Hind!
We apologize for the delay in departure, Jai Hind!https://t.co/uC25ccGk6r
— Dhruv Rathee (@dhruv_rathee) March 5, 2019
#9
Wouldn't it be more patriotic to sing the national anthem after each announcement? Come on #AirIndia, you can do better. #MondayMotivation #India https://t.co/zR8g1LFilk
— Pathikrit Sen Gupta (@pathikrit2sen) March 4, 2019
#10
Good. As a National carrier this should be done. https://t.co/4mgjGvzKGZ
— Indra (@indramlal) March 5, 2019
#11
https://twitter.com/sab_subh_hai/status/1102595722824704002
#12
It is a great initiative by Air India #Airindia #JaiHind https://t.co/V4i6MJmHzH
— Gopal Raawal (@Raawalgopal) March 5, 2019
#13
https://twitter.com/taoofdudeism/status/1102643853537042432
#14
Oooppsss!!!Now this is gona be a bigger issue than TERROR 🤔😉
— 🇮🇳Suhasini Winget🇮🇳 (@SuhasiniW) March 5, 2019
#15
Finally. Now all of Air India's problems are solved. I no longer need to fund the airline. https://t.co/zXaFFxWPul
— 0xDEADBEEF (@ram2sun) March 5, 2019
Though announcing “Jai Hind’ is a good thing initiative but as a National carrier, Air India should also focus on punctuality and good services too.