Holidays: Today, I woke up excited for my trip to Jamaica with my friends....

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 - 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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Enjoy yourself, I guess

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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The devil is in the details

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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Jamaica? I hardly know her

By Anonymous - 07/10/2015 10:58 - United States - Poughkeepsie

Today, my mom and I went to catch our flight to Jamaica. She ended up being detained and questioned, because she packed hairspray, shampoo, drinks, basically half the shit you're not allowed to have in your luggage. We missed our flight. FML

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Nicked it

By Imdead - 14/09/2018 22:00

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

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The old switcheroo

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 - 23/07/2016 04:17 - United States - Gilroy

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

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By Phantommajik - 10/05/2011 16:08 - United States

Today, I was stuck at the airport overnight waiting for my flight for about 5 hours. I then went and looked at the departures board. It said that my flight had already departed. 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 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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morbidsweet 0

Saturday 3 October 2009 15:54

Ha ha, oh ouch, but YDI, you should've checked it out beforehand. Still sucks majorly though =/.

timtam24 0

Saturday 3 October 2009 15:56

shouldn't you check these things before you go, especially if you were really excited.

Comments

Shayton 12

Sunday 21 August 2011 5:12

You sir are an idiot.

yoshikomiya_fml 0

Monday 19 September 2011 8:14

i did the same this summer!!

atishe24 9

Saturday 14 January 2012 6:09

First rule of overseas travel- CHECK PASSPORT! YDI.

jessherself13 21

Tuesday 2 April 2013 22:37

You should have checked your passport. You totally did it, OP.

Wolstenholme 11

Thursday 18 July 2013 22:56

There's something called "preparing for a trip".

worldclassrager 39

Saturday 26 July 2014 7:50

I have the date of when it expires on my calendar so I know I should renew it soon that may not be a good idea Maybe next time OP

NEkoiNU 18

Friday 22 August 2014 16:43

At least you got a free trip to the airport..!

mollypop35 28

Saturday 27 September 2014 22:45

That sucks mon

Karan0217 6

Sunday 2 November 2014 2:50

YDI for not checking it earlier

Repethetic 25

Tuesday 17 November 2015 22:17

you should have checked, not just assumed, OP.

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