Airline ‘sorry’ for losing Boston Marathon Bombing survivor’s prosthetic leg
American Airlines has found the luggage belonging to Boston Marathon bombing survivor Adrianne Haslet-Davis, after she took to Twitter Thursday calling out the company for losing luggage containing some important equipment.
Haslet-Davis, a professional dancer, lost her leg in the explosions near the finish line of the Boston Marathon in 2013. She tweeted Thursday evening that the airline lost a bag containing her prosthetic leg and dance parts, valued at over $250,000.
Hi @AmericanAir u lost my luggage w over $250k of leg & dance parts. I have an entire team on u. Pls respond, been days can’t dance #retweet
— AdrianneHD (@AdrianneHaslet) November 20, 2015
Haslet-Davis asked American Airlines to please respond, which it did, first tweeting, “We’re doing all possible to get you and your bag back together again.” The company followed up overnight: “We’re sorry this happened. Her bag has been located and we will reunite her with it as soon as possible.” Haslet-Davis’ original tweet had been shared by more than 400 people, many of whom slammed American Airlines while also calling on news media to publicize Haslet-Davis’ story. Haslet-Davis had shared a positive note with those who have followed her story and have tried to help.
1/2 Great news! @AmericanAir had its best people on it and found it! A little jealous it got to travel somewhere pretty. Also, I’m — AdrianneHD (@AdrianneHaslet) November 20, 2015
2/2 working on something huge after a great brainstorming sesh w @AmericanAir Thank you for listening & seeing a great need for amputees! Xo
— AdrianneHD (@AdrianneHaslet) November 20, 2015
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