“My instinct was to start filming. I hope your guitars are OK”: Guitarists furious after footage of baggage handler carelessly throwing guitars on the ground goes viral

Baggage handler throwing guitar cases on to the floor.

Outrage has been sparked after footage of an airline baggage handler at Los Angeles Airport throwing guitars to the ground has gone viral.

Guitar players and airline operators have always had, even at the best of times, a strained relationship. Flying with electric guitars or acoustic guitars, especially when checked into the hold, is a huge gamble that can often end in broken instruments.