Rani Rampal's damaged luggage sparks social media uproar against Air India
Xtra Time Web Desk: Indian hockey legend Rani Rampal took to social media on October 6 to voice her frustration with Air India after her luggage was damaged during her return from vacation. The incident left the hockey star "fuming" as she discovered her suitcase broken upon collecting it from the baggage carousel at Delhi airport.
Rani, who recently enjoyed a vacation in the United States and Canada, shared a photo of her damaged luggage on Twitter, calling out the airline for its poor handling of passengers' belongings. "Thank you Air India for this wonderful surprise. This is how your staff treat our bags," she tweeted. Rani further explained that she found the suitcase damaged after her flight back from Canada to India.
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In response to her post, Air India quickly asked for details of her flight in order to investigate the matter further. Rani complied, hoping for corrective action. Many other passengers echoed her concerns, with several commenting on the Twitter thread about similar experiences of mishandled luggage by the airline.
Rani Rampal’s reputation as a hockey icon only magnifies the attention to her complaint. Born on December 4, 1994, in Shahabad Markanda, Haryana, Rani’s rise to success is one of grit and determination. Coming from a humble background, with her father working as a cart-puller, she found her passion for hockey at the age of 6. Under the guidance of coach Baldev Singh, Rani’s talent flourished, and she made her international debut at just 14.
Thank you Air India for this wonderful surprise. This is how your staff treat our bags. On my way back from Canada to India this afternoon after landing in Delhi I found my bag broken.@airindia pic.twitter.com/xoBHBs0xBG
— Rani Rampal (@imranirampal) October 5, 2024
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Her remarkable career includes major milestones, such as leading India to a historic semifinal finish at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and winning several accolades, including the Padma Shri and the Khel Ratna Award.
Rani’s reaction to the mishandled luggage incident highlights the growing concerns about the airline's treatment of passengers’ belongings, as more travelers continue to raise similar complaints.
