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Six bags of musical instruments delayed, Amjad Ali Khan seeks British Airways' help

Six bags of musical instruments delayed, Amjad Ali Khan seeks British Airways' help

Dubai: Indian classical music legend Amjad Ali Khan has appealed to British Airways for urgent assistance after six pieces of baggage containing musical instruments were delayed during his ongoing tour of the United States.

The celebrated sarod player took to social media on Friday, November 13, tagging the airline and asking for its help to locate and deliver the missing baggage.

Khan said the instruments were essential for his scheduled performances and professional commitments, raising concerns that the delay could disrupt his tour.

“Dear @British_Airways, we are currently on tour in the US, and our musical instruments are essential to our performances. We urgently need our six delayed baggage pieces containing our instruments delivered ASAP,” he wrote on X.

In a subsequent post, the musician urged the airline to treat the matter as an urgent priority, stressing that his upcoming performances depended on receiving the instruments.

He also requested immediate assistance in tracing and delivering the baggage.

As of the latest available information, it was unclear where the six bags were located or whether British Airways had responded to his public appeal. There was also no confirmation that the instruments had been returned to the musicians.

Who is Amjad Ali Khan?

Amjad Ali Khan is among India's most celebrated classical musicians and is widely recognised for popularising the sarod on…

In brief

Dubai: Indian classical music legend Amjad Ali Khan has appealed to British Airways for urgent assistance after six pieces of baggage containing musical instruments were delayed during his ongoing tour of the United States. “Dear @British_Airways, we are currently on tour in the US, and our musical instruments are essential to our performances. We urgently need our six delayed baggage pieces containing our instruments delivered ASAP,” he wrote on X.

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