At Washington’s Sea-Tac Airport one time, a friend of mine was not allowed to board her flight to the Philippines because her Canadian passport had an expiration date within the 6-month limit for a return passage.
She had used a travel agent, but when she called her agent she was told, “I can’t help you. You should have asked me about this.”
My friend had to watch her family leave without her, after which she got a new passport issued (paying extra for expediting its processing), paid $250 to change her ticket, and arrived a week after they did.
Be aware that some countries have this 6-month restriction on passports, and before traveling someplace, check State Department advisories. (Call 202/647-5225 or visit www.travel.state.gov.)
JOYCE RENEE LEWIS
Camano Island, WA
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