National Award-winning Indian singer Iman Chakraborty has alleged that American Airlines staff mistreated her and members of her musical troupe at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport in the United States.
Chakraborty shared her experience during a live social media broadcast while travelling to New Jersey for a Durga Puja performance.
The singer claimed that airport staff stopped her and her team from boarding their scheduled flight despite their having valid boarding passes.
She alleged that staff offered no satisfactory explanation and responded rudely when the group sought clarification. According to Chakraborty, some staff members also physically pushed them away from the boarding gate.
She further expressed concern over the handling of the troupe’s musical instruments, saying airline personnel declined to accept responsibility for potential damage during transit.
The incident forced the group to miss their flight, disrupting their travel plans and creating uncertainty over the upcoming performance.
The allegations prompted criticism on social media, with users calling for accountability.
Chakraborty later confirmed that she and her team had reached Philadelphia safely and were preparing for their scheduled show.
The airline staff’s alleged conduct and the circumstances surrounding the missed flight have not been independently established.
