It was customary in the past to wish “Bon Voyage” and a safe journey to people who visited foreign destinations. This practice has dwindled and it has become very rare for people to wish anybody who is visiting a foreign locale. But there is a possibility for another custom to set in.
People may get into the habit of wishing others a safe entry and exit from airports. The recent incidents of the roof of the Chennai airport caving in might be the reason for this practice. It may become essential for people who are flying to take precautionary measures before going to the airport.
It may be advisable for people to take a life insurance policy before booking flight tickets. After the passengers exit the airport successfully a traditional “arthi” (traditional worship) may be performed in thanksgiving by the airhostesses who accompany the passengers of that particular flight.
A temple may be constructed close to the exit and special priests appointed to perform pujas 24x7 for the safety of passengers flying in and out of Chennai.
It could be made compulsory for passengers to offer special prayers in the temple for an hour or so before boarding a flight. This way the passengers could be made to realise that they are solely responsible for their lives. Transgressors could be fined for carelessness and for putting their precious lives at risk.
The government might enforce a strict regulation that people should wear special helmets before entering and while using the airport premises. These helmets could be supplied by the security personnel at the checking points and collected back.
The airport authorities could also give a discount to customers who wish to buy these helmets for their personal use.
A safety guide may be issued to the foreigners who are touching down in Chennai for the first time about such minor inconveniences and absolving the authorities from any blame occurring from such mishaps in the future.
Notices may be placed at strategic points warning people that they may enter the airport at their own risk.
Since there are reports of water droplets falling from the roofs passengers could be requested to bring their raincoats just in case the problem persists.
Disaster management techniques could be taught to people who fly for the first time since a passenger might learn to expect the worst after the first flight.
Yoga training centres could become an integral part of the airport to help people maintain peace and calm and not panic when there is an untoward incident. This would also serve the second purpose of attracting foreign tourists to Chennai.
Finally a public notice may be issued in leading newspapers and dailies on behalf of everybody and anybody that nobody is responsible for what happens on the airport premises.