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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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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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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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 - 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 warned me that a pattern of damaged passports would result in longer processing periods, she spilled 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

BlooregardQKazoo 0

Friday 18 March 2011 13:00

costa rica

yougotapes 7

Friday 18 March 2011 13:01

so much for planning ahead ....sucks

Aoifexzx 3

Friday 18 March 2011 13:02

in a way YDI , you should have checked these things out. but still FYl, as far as I know thats just the rules everywhere?

Crewchief10A 2

Sunday 20 March 2011 16:37

yep it's true. though the time period varies depending on the country. @ the OP YDI for not checking that out, and FYL for your travel agent not telling you that. If you didn't use a travel agent then YDI even more.

franceypants 0

Friday 18 March 2011 13:05

wow that's bull

zeta24 0

Friday 18 March 2011 13:28

im goijg to costa rica next week too bad i wont cya there!!

mk58 31

Friday 18 March 2011 13:32

That's awful!! FYL, OP. I know I would be pissed.

waitress_uk 0

Friday 18 March 2011 13:34

You deserve it, that's the law everywhere. You'd think someone who's been planning a trip for over a year would have done their research

maxxsupremus92 0

Friday 18 March 2011 14:02

#37 its not about the reach but its about knowin' when the passport expires

addie19 6

Friday 18 March 2011 15:44

I agree, and part of the research is having all your travel documents in order. the number one thing if traveling abroad is your passport!

Gi510 0

Friday 18 March 2011 23:56

Don't call her names if thats the law they should make ur passport expire 6 months earlier...don't give me one and then tell me that's its no good 6 mths before the expiration date