Reservation in various fields is very common in India and needless to say, a number of people are against the same and want it to be stopped, as it’s no less than an obstacle which stops the deserving to obtain a post or seat, in terms of admission in good colleges and govt. jobs. Often, we come across posts on social media which are intended to encourage people to put an end to reservations and many individuals are desperate for it too; however, the sad part is, reservation appears to be the pest which is increasing by leaps and bounds, hollowing the country from within and the recent announcement by Air India proves it!!
Yes, Air India seems to be determined of bringing reservation in the field of airlines too when it lately made a declaration according to which six seats would be reserved for women passengers from 18th January.
As reported by ANI, travelers would not have to pay extra for booking such seats. Even though these kinds of reservations for ladies, differently abled and old people are available on metros and buses, it’s probably for the first time that an airline has taken a step like this.
Air India starts seat reservation for women. 6 seats on every domestic flight to be reserved for women from Jan 18
— ANI (@ANI) January 12, 2017
The Hindu was told by Meenakshi Malik, Air India general manager, revenue management,
“We will be reserving the third row — six seats — in the economy class of the aircraft fon or female passengers travelling alone.”
She further added,
“We feel, as national carriers, it is our responsibility to enhance comfort level to female passengers. There are a lot of female passengers who travel alone with us and we will be blocking a few seats for them.”
Here it’s necessary to mention that this announcement was made just few days after Flight Stats, an aviation insights company, regarded Air India as the world’s third worst airline; nevertheless, the airline’s spokesperson disagreed to the report and called it “fabricated”.
As usual, Twitterati already started reacting over the matter and here’s what they have to say….
Now reservation for SC, ST and Dalits too?
https://twitter.com/Rajesh_Karkera/status/819585621857566720
how many for dalits and muslims?
— Meaningless Minion (@animalopinoin) January 12, 2017
#AirIndia announced seat reservation for women passengers. Waiting for them to reserve seats for SC/ST and OBC.
— Mr. M (@M_for_Mayur) January 12, 2017
Modern day sexism..
Dear @airindiain. As a woman, this is insulting. My gender doesn't make me an invalid. This is what modern day sexism looks like https://t.co/BydLuz5vMt
— Nupur J Sharma (@UnSubtleDesi) January 12, 2017
Seat 💺 reservation for women? 😳Thank you @airindiain for "fortifying" the gender stereotypes. #AirIndia gone cuckoo😨
— Danish Manzoor Bhat (@TellDM) January 12, 2017
Sounds to be true someday..
they will end up making it a local train someday
— Ajit🐦 (@oartija) January 12, 2017
A valid question:
i guess d question is- were women in INDIA feeling they were not getting tickets for flights because of gender discrimination?
— Doctor Roshan R 🌍 (@pythoroshan) January 12, 2017
Bang on!
Dear Air India,
I don't want reserved seats. I want cleaner seats. Please look into it.
Yours truly,
Disgruntled Passenger— Sohini M. (@Mittermaniac) January 12, 2017
Well said!
Is there any other country like #India where policy makers think that #reservation is a good policy? #AirIndia reserves seats for #women.
— Rama's thoughts… (@ThoughtsLog) January 12, 2017
LOL 😀
https://twitter.com/Misstiiq/status/819505121726001155
Twitterati also took a jibe at actors who played the roles of women:
After Air India decided to reserve seats for women on domestic flights. pic.twitter.com/7NJoc4mzH9
— Krishna (@Atheist_Krishna) January 12, 2017
Air India announced reservation for Women passengers aur Ritesh Deshmukh ko toh life time free mein travel karaenge.
— Sunil the Cricketer (@1sInto2s) January 12, 2017
Does this really make any sense here?
BC pehle air hostess toh rakho.. saare launde bhar dete h Air India wale 😕
— nobu⚔️ (@Senaapatii) January 12, 2017
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