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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Comments (60)
VeryCreativeName 3
TBH, you're better off not going to Australia. Have you seen the size of the spiders there? No ******* thank you.
LPac5295 27
I feel like when you use something like that, the key for it should be the next thing you make sure you have. Maybe it's just me or maybe you set it down and forgot. Well hey at least you know for next time right?
MonCapitan 4
Dun worry 'bout it, she'll be right mate
caliguy08 17
ALWAYS keep your passport, wallet, phone (anything essential for travel) in a carry-on (i.e. Backpack, laptop bag, or purse (for women)). This way you can always get to your essential items.
dontknow1 19
That was a pretty smart move.
Taurus_ChicKa 37
Why wouldn't you carry them with you? Why put them in your luggage? You'll most likely need both if you're traveling by air.
831danny 4
Get a combo lock smarty. One that is TSA approved
moss1030 5
I call bullshit. It's an airport. They have lock cutters. Nice story, not.
nasher_08 4
You could have put a pen in the zipper and pulled it open then zipped it back closed
pancakessdsjsn 17
This is one of the worst FML's I've seen in a while... That really sucks, sorry OP! Although I'm sure its not what you want to hear, be more careful next time.