Aditi Rao Hydari Slams British Airways And Heathrow Airport Over Baggage Delay

Credits: Aditi Rao Hydari/Instagram

Frustration With Heathrow And British Airways

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Lack Of Information And Support

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Apology From British Airways

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Continued Delay

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Previous Experiences With British Airways

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Contacting Heathrow Airport

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Impact On Passengers

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Aditi’s Determination

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