Adnan Sami criticizes Mumbai airport's Pranaam Meet-and-Greet Service, calls it ‘shameful'
Singer Adnan Sami criticized Mumbai airport's Pranaam meet-and-greet service as inefficient and careless on X, urging officials to improve it. Mumbai airport responded, assuring action, but Sami dismissed their reply as a generic message. The service offers VIP assistance, though Sami didn't specify his exact complaints.
Today, singer
Adnan Sami
took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his frustration with the Pranaam meet-and-greet service at Mumbai airport. He described the service as inefficient, disorganized, and lacking care, mentioning that he has experienced repeated issues with them over time.
Sami's Angry Note
He wrote, 'Pranaam service at Mumbai airport has become the most inefficient, careless & lazy as hell service in all of India! They couldn't care a damn for their clients!! Awful!! So many horrible experiences. Shameful".
Call for Action to Mumbai Airport Officials
Sami called on the Mumbai airport officials to address the ongoing issues with the Pranaam meet-and-greet service. He emphasized the need for immediate improvement, stating, '@CSMIA_Official needs to take serious note & pull Pranaam's socks up – LIKE A LOT".
Mumbai Airport's Official Response
In response to Sami's complaint, Airport's official Twitter account assured him of their concern. They stated, 'Dear Mr Sami, thank you for writing to us. We are really concerned to hear this. We take your feedback very seriously and have communicated it to the concerned team for their attention. The comfort, safety and well-being of our passengers is our topmost priority. – Team CSMIA."
Sami's Reaction to the Airport's Reply
However, the singer hit back, saying, 'Nothing more insulting than a 'Standard Template Bot Reply' which ultimately means nothing."
What is Pranaam Meet and Greet Service?
For those who don't know, Pranaam Meet and Greet Service is designed to simplify airport experiences for travelers. It offers assistance with navigating the terminal, managing luggage, and delivering VIP-style services to ensure a hassle-free and comfortable journey.
Lack of Specific Details from Adnan Sami
However, Adnan did not provide specific details about the incidents or reasons behind his dissatisfaction with the service.
About Adnan Sami
Adnan Sami Khan is an accomplished artist who seamlessly blends Indian and Western musical styles, performing in languages such as Hindi, Urdu, English, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam. Honored with the
Padma Shri
for his remarkable musical achievements, he is celebrated for pioneering the fusion of the santoor with Indian classical melodies on the piano. Recognized globally, the US-based Keyboard magazine named him the fastest keyboard player and hailed him as the standout keyboard talent of the 1990s.
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