Long queues, out-of-order cashless ATMs, and quests to find change are quite commonplace these days, what with the demonetization of Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes. And if that wasn’t hassle enough, every other day there is a new change in policy: whether is the halting of over the counter exchange or change in withdrawal limits.
All of this has made sure that there’s plenty making people scamper and scrounge to manage expenses every day. And just to put into perspective the apparent trial and error method the government seems to be following in implementation, a Twitter user Sanjay Sipahimalani explained what in-flight announcements would be like if they went the same way as demonetization notifications.
Check out his hilarious tweets:
If in-flight announcements were made in the manner of demonetisation notifications: (1/13)
— Sanjay Sipahimalani (@SanSip) November 25, 2016
Hello, and welcome aboard. Do fasten your seatbelts, because we’re in for a bumpy ride. (2/13)
— Sanjay Sipahimalani (@SanSip) November 25, 2016
You can stow cabin baggage in the overhead compartment for the first 15 minutes after which you need to place it under your seat. (3/13)
— Sanjay Sipahimalani (@SanSip) November 25, 2016
After five more minutes, you can take it out and place it on your lap. Until further notice. (4/13)
— Sanjay Sipahimalani (@SanSip) November 25, 2016
You can switch off your cellphones now. Those who switched off cellphones five minutes ago may be subject to penalty. (5/13)
— Sanjay Sipahimalani (@SanSip) November 25, 2016
There is no penalty for those using pre-paid cards that they have purchased in the last 24 hours. (6/13)
— Sanjay Sipahimalani (@SanSip) November 25, 2016
Or is it 12 hours? We’ll let you know. (7/13)
— Sanjay Sipahimalani (@SanSip) November 25, 2016
Our in-flight crew will be happy to take care of your needs. Write down stated needs and get the signature of the airline CEO. (8/13)
— Sanjay Sipahimalani (@SanSip) November 25, 2016
Food will be served first to those sitting on rows 1 to 12. After 5 minutes, we’ll reverse the order. Then it's odd-numbered rows. (9/13)
— Sanjay Sipahimalani (@SanSip) November 25, 2016
Unless the food runs out. (10/13)
— Sanjay Sipahimalani (@SanSip) November 25, 2016
Those who are already full are encouraged to distribute leftover food to those less fortunate. (11/13)
— Sanjay Sipahimalani (@SanSip) November 25, 2016
In case of turbulence, oxygen masks will drop down. Before using these, you need to provide a chest X-ray that is KYC-compliant. (12/13)
— Sanjay Sipahimalani (@SanSip) November 25, 2016
The flight should take 60 minutes, but it could be more. Or less. It’s a small inconvenience. Take this flight for the nation. (13/13)
— Sanjay Sipahimalani (@SanSip) November 25, 2016
But despite all the hassle, there are people looking to make the situation more bearable. Read our story on good Samaritans helping people out by giving them food, tea and even helping them fill forms, here.
And it’s not just the people looking to deposit, withdraw and exchange notes who were affected, bank officials’ schedules were thrown into a tizzy with them having to stay in banks till wee hours of the night and placate confused and frustrated customers. Fortunately, some people realised the effort the bank officials were putting into facilitating the policy and took it upon themselves to thank them in their own little way.
Watch the heartwarming videos here: