Top musician forced to cancel concert after Air Canada refused to give his priceless cello a seat on plane

Cello Concert Cancelled After $3 Million Instrument Misses Flight... Wait, How Much Was The Cello?!

Fans of cello music in Toronto were left disappointed and dozens of husbands whose wives were making them go were relieved when a concert featuring classical music brother-sister duo Sheku and Isata Kanneh-Mason had to cancel a gig.The reason? Air Canada said something to the effect of:  "No, you can't bring your cello onboard. We don't care if you bought a seat for it or if it costs $3 million dollars."Sheku plays the cello — a large member of …

The famous British cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason, who became a household name especially after performing at Prince Harry's wedding to Meghan Markle, said he had to cancel a concert in Canada...

Musician Cancels Sold-Out Show After Airline Wouldn't Give His Cello a Seat

In addition to bowling pins and Magic 8 Balls, you can add cellos to the no-fly list. British cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason was heading to Canada to perform when his iconic cello was flagged by Air Canada. He even bought a separate ticket for the cello, which might be the best part of this story.  Trying to figure out what can and cannot accompany you on a flight is perhaps the greatest guessing game in the world. I mean, can anyone actually recite…

Air Canada did not allow a British musician to board the plane with his cello even though he had paid for a seat for his instrument.

Top musician forced to cancel Toronto concert after Air Canada refused to give his priceless cello a seat on plane

Famed British cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason, who became a household name after performing at the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, has said he had to cancel a concert in Canada after the country’s largest airline denied his pre-booked seat for his cello.

Famed musician cancels show after airline refuses seat for priceless cello

Famed British cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason, who became a household name after performing at the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, has said he had to cancel a concert in Canada after the country's largest airline denied his pre-booked seat for his cello.Kanneh-Mason is currently on a winter tour in North America with his sister, pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason, and the pair were scheduled to perform in Toronto on Wednesday."We were deeply sadde…