Ryanair passenger Esther Abrami was taken aback when she was denied boarding due to her 200-year-old violin.
In a recent turn of events, classical music's rising star, Esther Abrami, found herself in a predicament while travelling with Ryanair. The 27-year-old violinist, who has over one million followers across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, was denied boarding due to her violin.
Abrami, who made her Sony Classical debut in 2022 and was named as one of your website's Rising Stars in 2021, was travelling to Berlin to record her third album. However, her over-200-year-old violin, which is considered too large to be carried in the cabin luggage, exceeded the cabin bag dimensions permitted for her flight.
Ryanair permits music equipment to travel on board as long as it fits within the cabin bag allowance. But in Abrami's case, she was required to pay a standard gate baggage fee. Despite this, she refused to pay the fee and instead chose not to travel on the flight.
Abrami claimed that she was treated rudely and with public humiliation by Ryanair staff. She took to social media to express her disappointment, stating that this seems to be a common issue in the musical world. Her post has received over 900 comments.
In response, Ryanair has advised passengers to do so in advance when travelling with musical instruments. For smaller music equipment like guitars or violins that exceed cabin baggage dimensions, passengers can opt to pay an extra seat fare with Ryanair. However, if the flight is fully booked, passengers cannot purchase an additional seat.
Abrami's incident led to a replacement crew member flying from Marseille to Berlin to cover her recording session. A week after her initial post, Abrami returned to social media, expressing gratitude for the support received. She also called on airlines to be clearer about musical instrument policies and more flexible around individual musician's requirements.
Esther Abrami, one of classical music's leading lights on social media, hopes for positive change in the future regarding airline policies for musicians. Her determination and passion for music continue to inspire her followers, both on and off the stage.
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