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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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I was heading out for my flight to Australia. I'd put a padlock on my luggage to keep my wallet and passport safe, only to realize way too late that I'd left the key at home. I couldn't get at my passport and ended up missing my flight and my whole vacation along with it. FML
Today, my girlfriend and I went on vacation. We flew 2000 miles, got off the plane, got our bags and stood outside the airport for our ride. She looks at me and says, "I can't do this anymore." So, she broke up with me and flew back home. Now I'm on vacation alone. FML
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
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
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
Today, I found out that my passport expired two days ago, two days before my first vacation abroad. I only found out when the airline employee scanned it at check-in, looked at me with sympathy, and said, "I don't think you're going anywhere today." My friends are currently posting beach photos while I'm filling out passport renewal forms. FML
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
Today, my flight landed after a 12-hour trip, and I walked out of the airport without checking a single bag. Twenty minutes into my drive home, the airline called asking why I'd left my passport at immigration. FML
Today, we're taking the plane home from Dublin after a school trip that I only barely got onto after troubles with my passport. Luckily for me, a kind person had decided to save me from the passport this evening - together with the rest of my wallet. I'm stuck. FML
Today, I was the only passenger on a completely booked flight to have all their luggage left behind in another country. FML
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Top comments
Demon_of_Light 27
I don't know, if I had paid for a (likely expensive) plane ticket and was looking forward to some much needed vacation time, I think it would be kind of selfish of someone to ask me not to go because they didn't make the proper preparations. Financially it also makes sense for her to go so that they only end up paying for one additional ticket, not two. So she goes ahead, and OP can reschedule the flight and join her when he gets his stuff in order. Next time he'll be more careful.
Talis99 26
That really sucks. Should have double checked beforehand if you didn't.
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Comments (14)
TheMike23 18
That is really messed up. Unless she had no choice but to leave due to circumstances not described in the post, I would consider breaking up, or at the least talking it over with her.
Demon_of_Light 27
I don't know, if I had paid for a (likely expensive) plane ticket and was looking forward to some much needed vacation time, I think it would be kind of selfish of someone to ask me not to go because they didn't make the proper preparations. Financially it also makes sense for her to go so that they only end up paying for one additional ticket, not two. So she goes ahead, and OP can reschedule the flight and join her when he gets his stuff in order. Next time he'll be more careful.
zedjaleaf1 11
This sounds like someone whom has seperation and controlling issues. Verbal domestic abuse I'm sure is evident with this mind set.
David Horgan 8
Yep. Because he's obviously a dipshit.
Talis99 26
That really sucks. Should have double checked beforehand if you didn't.
jenzan 8
Unless you discussed it with your girlfriend before hand and let her leave without you. I would find it very strange that she didn't stay behind with you. Like others have said, a talk would be needed with her 1-on-1.
Greggorio49203 3
Most likely this didn't even happen. it's impossible to "have the wrong passport"
AngryKitten 24
unless he accidentally brought an old expired one? and whats what he means by wrong?
pjsr 33
Enjoy your staycation!
Cynical_1 26
Well...no reason she should have to miss out because you can't get your shit together. Maybe she'll send you a nice post card.
Greggorio49203 3
or a picture of her and the guy she meets there. ?
David Horgan 8
Precisely. His mistake for not making sure. I've traveled international before. Why should she miss out too?
infinitemonkey 21
She did the right thing.
LittleRed79 39
I have to ask...exactly how many passports do you actually HAVE that you were able to mistakenly bring the wrong one?
LennyComa 39
He may like me, have two passports One for Work and one for Vacations. If he has a job which sends him worldwide he will need a separate one as some countries won't let you in if you have/had a Visa in your passport from another country they don't get along with politically. Or maybe he renewed it recently and he grabbed the old one instead of the new one
maritime1992 5
Talk about a double standard. There was another FML similar to this not too long ago but the genders were reversed. everyone said what an ass hole the guy was for still leaving without the wife or girlfriend.
Mynxie 26
Women can do no wrong, didn't you know that? Hahah! Both times the person was an asshole. Most airlines cab allow you to switch flights so the guy could have gotten the right passport. She was selfish and same for the other post whose man left without her.
Vampirequeen346 8
Well she isn't a very loyal girlfriend if she literally leaves without you? Like who does that? If I were in this situation and my boyfriend couldn't come, of course I would stay behind with him, there would be no way I would leave without him
mcruff 12
Do you have more than one passport? Did you bring your purple one when you should've brought the blue one?