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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A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I was proud of myself for remembering my wallet, keys and phone before leaving for the airport. I got all the way to security before realizing I’d left my passport on the kitchen table, right next to the travel mug I also forgot to bring. FML
Today, I was at the airport waiting for my flight when I realized I had forgotten my passport at home. I panicked, called my mom in a frenzy, only to realize I was holding my passport in my wallet the entire time. It was so embarrassing, and my mom will probably never let me forget it. 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, I arrived at the airport only to find my suitcase was lost and my 3 weeks worth of clothes and supplies gone. All I had left was my wallet and carry ons. Upon leaving the airport I was mugged. FML
Today, I was flying home from LAX when I realized I'd left my ID back at the hotel. After making phone calls to the hotel and rental car company, I found it and made it back to the airport in time for my flight. After going through security, I realized I'd left my phone on the hotel counter. 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, 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
Today, I had to watch my husband and kids go off on our trip to Hawaii without me because I forgot my wallet at home and couldn't afford to take a later flight. FML
Today, my purse was stolen. Too bad it had all of my money and my passport. My flight is tomorrow, and the embassy is closed until Monday. Guess who gets to stay in a foreign country with no money and no identification for the next three days. FML
Today, I had to call the Australian Passport office to track my passport. Turns out they lost it in the mail. A week ago, I got my dream job as a flight attendant. Without a passport they won't accept me. I lost my dream job before I even started it. FML
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klutzyduck1 24
Generally my passport and wallet stay on my person at all times when I'm traveling, so I don't understand why you would even put them in your luggage, let alone lock them in there. Especially since your passport is needed several times before you even board the plane and both items should at least be in your carry on luggage with you on the plane, not in your checked luggage. If they are in your carry on luggage, it's with you all the time, thus not needing a lock either. I could understand having a lock for the luggage during your vacation. It sucks you missed your vacation, but YDI.
Soninuva 41
Normally it's better safe than sorry, but you're too safe, and I'm sure very sorry!
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thefmlman2011 37
Your missing out man (or madam) Australia is great!
saffy66 34
My luggage has one of those TSA approved locks but I rarely lock it, because (a) no valuables, including ID, are normally carried in checked bags - which are the only kind you'd even need to think about locking, since your carry on stays with Yu at all times - and (b) if they can't open the lock for some reason, they will just break it or cut it off. There would have to have been some form of tool at the airport to open the bag. Even if it was damaged - you can buy luggage at many airports or they can plastic wrap yours. And it's the height of foolishness not to check and recheck that you have all necessary items, especially when you have so much at stake. I feel for you, but YDI at least a little bit for being so careless and unprepared.
Love_L0ST 13
I am pretty sure the airport would have had a set of bolt cutters
zombiekitten87 12
I thought padlocks had to be tsa approved anyway, meaning they have master keys to them. I would have tried to get them to open it for me.
OhPuhleeze 23
well this vacation might be ruined but ydi for not watching how to open padlocks on YouTube. It takes less than a minute.
stinaann24 13
might be just me but I have a lot luggage locks that can be opened with other luggage lock keys, could have been a good idea to scope someone out who had the same brand of luggage locks! maybe their key would have fit yours!
iiSpitMarbles 16
You're an absolute idiot. YDI without a doubt.
mebad_fml 18
If you ever forget the lock to something that has a zipper. If you take a pen and push on the zipper portion you can open your bag. The you just be to move the zipper around to reseal the bag
BellamyPro 3
get a pen. push it into the zipper and open up the bag. get your wallet and passport out. then use the zip to zip it back up. That's how baggage handlers do it if they need to search your bags
Macin 2
I'm shocked that the TSA could not open it for you as they seem to be able to reach not any other bag that is locked. Probably should have asked as I guarantee they had keys to fit the lock or bolt cutters to open. Further more those documents should always be on you when travelling.