Don’t Fly Wizzness Class 🎶: Dave Carroll’s New Protest Song Against Unfair Airline Practices

Sixteen years after his viral United Breaks Guitars trilogy shook the aviation industry & changed the way corporations think about customer service, Canadian singer-songwriter Dave Carroll is back with another musical message for the airline world. His new single & music video, Don’t Fly Wizzness Class, shines a spotlight on the experience of Sukhrob Ubaydullaev, a 26-year-old citizen of Uzbekistan who was denied boarding by Wizz Air under troubling circumstances in 2023. Ubaydullaev & 3 unrelated Uzbek passengers were prevented from boarding the first leg of their return flight home from Rome, setting off a 2 week ordeal for the gentleman, marked by financial & emotional hardship. Each of the denied travellers were reportedly asked to confirm their nationality before being refused boarding, raising serious questions about discriminatory treatment & overbooking practices. Wizz Air declined to provide an explanation & never reimbursed the cost of Ubaydullaev’s unused ticket. “This airline is not well known in North America, but they aren’t small. They have more planes than Air Canada,” said Carroll. “It appears to me that this man was indifferenced by Wizz Air because it was determined that a young man from a developing country, outside the EU, wouldn’t have a loud enough voice to stand up for himself. It’s been my pleasure to get to know Sukhrob and learn about his country. Together, I’m hoping our voices will carry his story far & wide. The song & video are fun & well-crafted, so I think if people watch it, they’ll be happy to share it. Together, many voices can be very loud.” Don’t Fly Wizzness Class blends Carroll’s trademark humor, storytelling & musical craftsmanship with a serious message about corporate accountability & fairness in global travel. The video marks the first time since 2009 that Carroll has used his platform to champion the rights of air passengers through song. The project also reflects a growing international collaboration: a Canadian musician known for sparking industry change, joining forces with a young Uzbek traveller determined to be heard. The video aims not only to entertain but also to encourage transparency & empathy within the airline industry. CONNECT w/ SUKHROB Email: usukhrobjon@gmail.com https://www.youtube.com/@sukhrob_ubaydullaev https://www.instagram.com/sukhrob_ubaydullaev/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581759801397 https://t.me/sukhrob_ubaydullaev __________ Filmed & directed in Halifax, NS: Dave Carroll & Steve Richard Writer & Composer: Dave Carroll Produced by: Big Break Enterprises Executive Producer: Sukhrob Ubaydullaev Recorded & Mastered by: FMP Matrix, Halifax Engineer: Scott Ferguson Vocals: Dave Carroll Background Vocals: Dave Carroll, Linell Vonkeman, Donna Marylin MacDonald Acoustic Guitar: Dave Carroll Electric Guitar: Dave Carroll & Steve Richard Bass: Joe Breen Keys: Ross Billard Drums: Tom Roach CAST Turkish Restaurant Owner: Mich Khouri Wizz Agent: Jeff Winship Flight attendants: Chantal Beaulieu, Emily Forest, Donna Marilyn MacDonald CONNECT w/ DAVE https://www.davecarrollmusic.com/ https://facebook.com/DaveCarrollMusic https://instagram.com/davecarrollmusic https://www.linkedin.com/in/davecarrollmusic LYRICS: Sukhrob Ubaydullaev, Another David fighting Goliath. I’d like to share a little tale of his, About a certain airline That they call WIZZ. I know a guy, Sukhrob is his name. He bought a ticket on a WIZZ airplane. He’s from Uzbekistan, A kind and friendly man, Departing Rome for Samarkand. He showed his documents and they were fine, The ones he’d used to fly around a million times. Gee WIZZ, you’re pickin’ on the Uzbeks. Denied their boarding, But you kept his cash. Gee WIZZ, show a little respect. Do what you promise — Is that a lot to ask? ‘Cause everyone regrets Flying Wizzness Class. Wizz wouldn’t compensate They left him all alone It took him two weeks To get home from Rome. He slept on Turkish streets, Too low on dough to eat. The airline ghosted His emails and tweets. He paid a price, For nothing wrong. Still the nightmare went on and on,and on, and on. Gee WIZZ, you’re pickin’ on the Uzbeks. Denied their boarding, But you kept his cash. Gee WIZZ, show a little respect. Do what you promise — Is that a lot to ask? ‘Cause everyone regrets Flying Wizzness Class. If you buy An ultra-super low-cost ticket on a Wizz Air flight, It can get a little pricey When they randomly Kick you off And leave you in a pickle In the middle of the night, And they don’t refund your money Their bar of excellence is on the floor, But they give you even less than you bargained for. You buy a ticket, The die is cast. You’re gonna leave thirsty With an empty glass. But that’s the Wizz Air Promise In Wizzness Class. Gee WIZZ, you’re pickin’ on the Uzbeks. Denied their boarding, But you kept his cash. Gee WIZZ, show a little respect. Do what you promise Is that a lot to ask? ‘Cause everyone regrets Flying Wizzness Class