Three-time Grammy winner Ricky Kej calls out ‘absolutely criminal’ experience with Air India over ticket downgrade; Airline responds

Three-time Grammy winner Ricky Kej calls out ‘absolutely criminal’ experience with Air India over ticket downgrade; Airline responds

As a seasoned traveler and lifestyle connoisseur with years of personal experiences under my belt, I find myself deeply empathizing with Ricky Kej’s predicament. The consistent downgrading of his flight class without proper explanation is not just frustrating but also unacceptable, especially for someone who values comfort and professionalism as much as he does.


On August 3rd, three-time Grammy winner Ricky Kej had an unfortunate day and didn’t hesitate to share his experience. He posted about an inconvenient journey on Air India, detailing how his business class ticket from Mumbai to Bangalore was suddenly downgraded at the departure gate without any clear reason provided. What added to the mystery is that this incident marks the third time within a year that he has encountered a similar problem.

“At the departure gate, the staff rudely informed me I had been downgraded (without explanation) and couldn’t provide a refund. It seems Air India has some internal issues they need to address; I wonder if they can handle airline management effectively.” Ricky continued his tweet, mentioning a specific crew member who was unhelpful and impolite towards him. He suggested that the airline should take a hard look at itself to see if it’s truly capable of running an airline.

In a series of tweets, Kej expressed that operational problems arising from unexpected situations are understandable, but failing to promptly and efficiently address them is truly unacceptable, even for a well-known brand. Ricky then inquired about the possibility, timing, and method of obtaining a refund on his downgraded flight so he could evaluate whether to reschedule or cancel his travel plans.

Three-time Grammy winner Ricky Kej calls out ‘absolutely criminal’ experience with Air India over ticket downgrade; Airline responds

As a loyal customer, I yearned for tranquility and sought a complete refund, considering the service I purchased lacked the promised clarity. If my request is not granted, I have no choice but to pursue legal action, Ricky declared assertively. Amidst a series of tweets regarding this issue, Air India reached out to gather additional information and acknowledged my concerns.

In a tweet addressed to Mr. Kej, the airline stated: “We want you to know that we do not tolerate rude behavior in any of our interactions. We aim to provide a polite and stress-free service for all our passengers. If you could share your booking details with us via DM, we’ll be able to assist you further.”

Kej hasn’t shared the final update on this matter yet, and he mentioned that the sole motivation behind enrolling in a business course is due to his tall stature requiring additional space.

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2024-08-03 20:37