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Viral TikTok Appears to Show LAX Baggage Handler Throwing Guitar Cases

The unverified clip renews questions about accountability for checked instruments.

Screenshots of a video showing an LAX baggage handler tossing guitars onto the tarmac.
Stock image of airport baggage claim. A viral video from the TSA showed a raw chicken prepping for flight.
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An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows An airport worker in an orange vest tosses a guitar case onto the ground, where other guitar cases are already lying, Image 2 shows An airport worker carelessly throws guitar cases onto the ground from a luggage cart

Overview

  • The TikTok, filmed March 16 at LAX Terminal 4 by college student Nick Ruiz, shows a worker tossing multiple guitar cases from a luggage cart onto the tarmac.
  • The video has drawn millions of views on TikTok and sharp criticism from viewers who called the conduct a fireable offense and absolutely disgraceful.
  • Newsweek, Fox News, and other outlets say they have not verified the footage or identified the airline or ground contractor, and they have asked LAX and the poster for comment.
  • The U.S. Department of Transportation says airlines must accept instruments as carry-ons if they fit or in a paid seat for larger ones, but checked instruments face higher damage risk even in hard cases.
  • A travel blogger told Fox News that rough treatment of checked bags is common and urged passengers to avoid checking high‑value items when possible.