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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A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
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, 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, 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, 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
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 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 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, 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
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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Top comments
morbidsweet 0
Ha ha, oh ouch, but YDI, you should've checked it out beforehand. Still sucks majorly though =/.
timtam24 0
shouldn't you check these things before you go, especially if you were really excited.
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owtom78 0
Some friends :/
siren 0
i'm not sure about the states, but in canada - passports are good for up to one year after they're expired..
Vitamin_C 0
No, they're not. You can't fly on an expired passport, period.
SweetieLish 0
I'm assuming that this wasn't a spur of the moment kind of trip...since you're going from Rhode Island to Jamaica....so you've probably had at least a month if not more to check on things to make sure you are good to go....namely your passport.
plexico 4
It was actually lucky for you. Your friends are going to be killing many brain cells with Jamaican rum and ganja, and you can ill-afford to lose any more. I hope your library card is up to date if your friends want to take you there to try to increase your intelligence.
shootingstar8D 0
Should have been more responsible :(
Littlerunner 0
yeah you should check on stuff like that before a big trip...but still I'm sorry that really does suck :(
Lady_Slim_Shady 0
y didn't you check the experiasion date! duh lol but it still sucks that you had to miss the trip
stargirl3024 0
Aww.... You would've LOVED Jamaica..
cat83 0
A few years ago you didn't need a passport to get to Jamaica...
nymc 0
you totally deserve it, why would you not think to check something basic like that?