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Viral Video Shows Baggage Handler Tossing Guitars, Sparks Outrage

3/26/2026

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Story summary

A viral video shows a baggage handler at Los Angeles International Airport tossing guitar cases onto the tarmac, sparking outrage online.
Nick Ruiz, a college student, filmed the incident.
Gary Leff, a travel expert, noted that such handling is not uncommon.
Some viewers estimate damages around $3,000.
Airlines are required to accommodate musical instruments as checked baggage or carry-on items, with travelers advised to mark cases as 'fragile' to minimize damage.

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Story summary

A viral video shows a baggage handler at Los Angeles International Airport tossing guitar cases onto the tarmac, sparking outrage online.
Nick Ruiz, a college student, filmed the incident.
Gary Leff, a travel expert, noted that such handling is not uncommon.
Some viewers estimate damages around $3,000.
Airlines are required to accommodate musical instruments as checked baggage or carry-on items, with travelers advised to mark cases as 'fragile' to minimize damage.