July 2nd 2024.
Sharon Corr, a member of the popular band The Corrs, recently shared her frustrating experience with Ryanair. She claimed that she was denied boarding on a flight to Dublin because she was traveling with her violin. As a result, she was unable to make it home in time to rehearse for an upcoming tour with her siblings Andrea, Caroline, and Jim. This band, which was formed in 1990, has sold over 40 million albums worldwide and is known for hits such as "Breathless."
In a post on Instagram, Sharon expressed her disappointment and anger towards Ryanair for their handling of the situation. She revealed that she had been booked on a flight to her "home turf" and was forced to return home after her already-checked-in luggage was collected. She described feeling humiliated, angry, and even crying as a result of the ordeal. Sharon had attempted to fly from Madrid to Dublin on Sunday, but she claims she was not allowed on the flight due to her violin.
In response to Sharon's claims, Ryanair stated on their website that passengers are allowed to bring music equipment on board as long as it fits within the cabin bag allowance. For larger instruments like guitars or violins, passengers have the option to purchase an extra seat for them. However, if the equipment does not fit in the cabin baggage allowance and the passenger chooses not to buy an extra seat, they can check it in for an additional fee.
A spokesperson for Ryanair claimed that Sharon's violin exceeded the cabin bag dimensions and she was required to pay a standard gate baggage fee to place it in the hold. They also stated that Sharon refused to pay the fee and chose not to travel on the flight. However, Sharon strongly refuted this statement on social media, claiming that she had offered to buy a seat for her violin but was still refused by the airline.
The Corrs are currently on tour and have upcoming shows in the UK and Europe. They are also set to support Shania Twain at her BST Hyde Park concert in London. The band, which went on a hiatus in 2006, has been touring together again since 2022. They have had major success with hits like "Breathless" and "Runaway" and have won a Brit Award for Best International Group.
Aside from her music career with The Corrs, Sharon has also released three solo albums and appeared as a coach on the talent show The Voice of Ireland. She was previously married to barrister Gavin Bonnar and they share two children together. Sharon's experience with Ryanair has sparked a conversation about the airline's handling of musical instruments. The Agency has reached out to Ryanair for further comment on the matter.
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