Holidays: Today, I went to the airport to start the amazing 3 week vacation...

By anonymous - 18/03/2011 07:35

Today, I went to the airport to start the amazing 3 week vacation in Costa Rica that I've been saving for and planning for more than a year. They wouldn't let me on the plane because my passport expires in less than 6 months. FML

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By Anonymous - 16/10/2019 06:00 - Australia

Today, after cancelling work, arguing with my family, scrambling to pack my bags, speeding to the airport and filling in immigration forms to fly out to have a much needed holiday, I wasn't allowed to check in. My passport has less than 6 months away from expiration on it. Yes, that's a thing, apparently. FML

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By Anonymous - 03/07/2016 23:22

Today, after months of planning and saving for our honeymoon in Italy, my wife and I were turned away at the airport because my passport only has a month until it expires, even though it's only a five-day trip. FML

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By hahahaha91 - 03/10/2009 07:59 - United States

Today, I woke up excited for my trip to Jamaica with my friends. We went to the airport, and I gave them my passport to check in. They gave it back. It had expired three weeks ago. I watched my friends board the plane while I'm stuck in the city. FML

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By Anonymous - 15/02/2017 01:00 - Spain - Las Palmas

Today, I went with my girlfriend to the airport for some much needed vacation time. We arrived on time but were stopped at the gate when they told me I didn't have the right passport. The plane left without me. My girlfriend did too. FML

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By Ditzyfitzy - 09/01/2019 14:00

Today, after spending 2 years saving for my flights, I was denied boarding due to issues with my passport. I heading straight to the embassy only to be told a replacement will take 8 days. The airline will only hold my place for 7. FML

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By ontherun2012 - 14/02/2012 04:22 - United States

Today, I finally received my passport. Too bad my flight to Italy left last week. FML

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By Dale - 21/02/2009 02:20 - Costa Rica

Today, I got to Costa Rica for my first vacation in five years. I immediately rented a scooter for the week after checking into my prepaid, no refunds, hotel. On the way back from the rental agency I hit a pothole and broke my leg and ripped the skin off my foot. I'm flying home tomorrow. FML

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By Anonymous - 05/09/2019 06:06

Today, I was unable to go on my dream vacation because I thought I'd lost my passport. Feeling incredibly stupid, I had no choice but to watch my plane depart without me. Shortly after, my brother handed me passport, saying that since I wasn't going on my trip, I could use my refund to pay for his cat's surgery. My trip was non-refundable. FML

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By Anonymous - 07/05/2009 04:29 - Korea Republic of

Today, I picked up my passport, as my previous one was damaged in a car crash. As the teller warns me that a pattern of damaged passports will result in longer processing periods, she spills her coffee - all over my new passport. I'm supposed to go overseas in a month. FML

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By dumass - 27/09/2014 02:23 - United States - Columbus

Today, the day before my wife and I leave for our 1 year anniversary trip, I realized my passport expires in 2014, not 2015. Instead of a week's stay at an all-inclusive resort in the Dominican Republic, we'll be spending three days in Louisville. Three angry days in Louisville. FML

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mariazzz 5

Friday 18 March 2011 12:05

Yeap. it's true. It's ridiculous but true your passport can't be within 6 months of expiring. Real ****** up!!

FYLDeep 25

Friday 18 March 2011 12:03

Why the hell does that matter? I could see if it expired 6 months ago, but what the hell?

Comments

mightymart 5

Friday 18 March 2011 19:42

wtf?? it is still good! they cant do that, hope you fought them

missymo 0

Friday 18 March 2011 19:48

FYL

zemo999 0

Friday 18 March 2011 20:55

I know someone that went through a couple countries, with NO passport....(yes they flew on an airline)....

Zebidee 8

Friday 18 March 2011 22:40

There's only a very few circumstances where that would be possible these days. Even the US doesn't allow it the way they used to anymore.

kattreats 0

Friday 18 March 2011 21:28

uh, happened to me once. they just told me they would book me in another flight as they give you the whole morning to go to the passport place where they will make you a passport in one day. sorry about that! I know how you feel but they should have told you what you could have done to go asap.

websmith 0

Friday 18 March 2011 21:48

That would be part of the planning process, no?

FajitaFreak 3

Friday 18 March 2011 21:49

It expires in 6 months. That mean it is still valid for those 6 months. The **** ?

kykyshay 0

Friday 18 March 2011 21:51

you've been planning for a year? you had a year to think about that. ydi.

haeckels_embryos 0

Saturday 19 March 2011 1:32

So a passport does expire 6 months before it expires, then? How very interesting. [/sarcasm] Anyway, even if it came to a point that the OP had to stay 6 months longer (which chances are, it wouldn't), s/he can always go to the closest US Embassy and get a new one. Embassies, that's what they're there for.

xhk20x 0

Friday 18 March 2011 22:18

obviously haven't travelled before... ammature

k9obsessed 5

Friday 18 March 2011 23:50

#54, what the hell? Do you realize how VERY low the chances are something would happen to keep OP there for 6 months or longer? By your logic, no one should be allowed to leave their own house because god forbid they might break their leg or something and not be able to get back inside. Idiot. Think before you post.

armour 0

Saturday 19 March 2011 1:41

the 6 month expiery is due to the visa length. once your passport is stamped on entry the visa is valid for 6 months. The country you are visiting will deny entry because your passport will not be valid for the length of your visa.