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I've messed up!! Couldn't go on holiday due to children's passports

wigglers
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Hi I am after some guidance if I may? Thought we were off on holiday today only to get to the airport and be told the children's passports are going to run out in less than 3 months and we are not allowed to go. I know it's a foolish and costly mistake to make, I have been hospitalised recently so just completley didn't even think they were only 5 years not 10.
Kids passport fadtrrack it's a week minimum so no chance there.
I paid for the holiday with a credit card so long shot but could i claim back anything as a section 75 or charge back?
As we haven't used the service provided either the flights or indeed the hotel.
Any help appreciated thanks 😭
Kids passport fadtrrack it's a week minimum so no chance there.
I paid for the holiday with a credit card so long shot but could i claim back anything as a section 75 or charge back?
As we haven't used the service provided either the flights or indeed the hotel.
Any help appreciated thanks 😭
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No, your card company isn't liable to reimburse anything in this situation - the suppliers haven't breached any contract and unfortunately it's all on you. Sorry that won't be what you want to hear but best to be frank and honest rather than giving the false impression that you have any rights....6
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I would imagine that the card provider would say that all the services were available.1
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Yeah i thought as much, guessing travel insurance won't pay out as its due to the passports being out of scope for the country we were flying to?1
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No you can’t claim anything back on your credit card. S75 is where the supplier doesn’t provide the service. Your flight and hotel were both going ahead and it’s not their fault that you were unable to get there.
I think it’s also extremely unlikely that this would be covered under insurance because of the responsibility to check everything is in place beforehand. And due to the short notice, it’s too late to ask for a goodwill swap to another date.
I’m sorry, but I think this is one you’re gonna have to cover the cost for yourself.
All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well.
Pedant alert - it's could have, not could of.1 -
Yeah i asked in hope more than anything else, appreciate the advice as always, thankyou0
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You might be able to claim the tax back on the missed flights.It won’t be a huge amount, but it’s something. This is an old article, but I’m presuming the principles are still the same.
https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/holidays/article-3723398/amp/How-claim-tax-ticket-miss-flight.htmlAll shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well.
Pedant alert - it's could have, not could of.0 -
wigglers said:Hi I am after some guidance if I may? Thought we were off on holiday today only to get to the airport and be told the children's passports are going to run out in less than 3 months and we are not allowed to go. I know it's a foolish and costly mistake to make, I have been hospitalised recently so just completley didn't even think they were only 5 years not 10.
Kids passport fadtrrack it's a week minimum so no chance there.
I paid for the holiday with a credit card so long shot but could i claim back anything as a section 75 or charge back?
As we haven't used the service provided either the flights or indeed the hotel.
Any help appreciated thanks 😭
Did you book with the airline or via an agent?
We messed up to a while back with the Mrs changing her coat last minute before leaving for the airport and leaving her passport in the other coat's pocket. Didnt realise until we were literally at the desk and she couldn't find it.
We booked directly and so called the airline after we got back home who very surprisingly allowed us to move the outbound flight despite the fact it had already left by the time we spoke to them. The accommodation were equally accommodating and allowed us to push back the dates at no cost. I was going to be "WFH" whilst away so no issues with work etc!
Realistically a similar outcome is less likely if you booked via an agent because of how the monies flow but you should be able to at least reclaim the taxes for the flight but the agent can charge a handling fee for this.
Not having a valid passport/visa is not a peril Travel insurance covers as its fully within your control and so far too much of a moral peril0 -
If the government can issue reminders to car owners that their MOT is about to expire and needs to be renewed - presumably they could send a similar heads up, flagging the potential 3 months validity issue to passport holders, or their parents/guardians where appropriate ?
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NoodleDoodleMan said:If the government can issue reminders to car owners that their MOT is about to expire and needs to be renewed - presumably they could send a similar heads up, flagging the potential 3 months validity issue to passport holders, or their parents/guardians where appropriate ?8
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NoodleDoodleMan said:If the government can issue reminders to car owners that their MOT is about to expire and needs to be renewed - presumably they could send a similar heads up, flagging the potential 3 months validity issue to passport holders, or their parents/guardians where appropriate ?0
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