"Teen's Dream Holiday Dashed by Minor Passport Damage"

The Burton family from England had their dream vacation to Spain ruined when their son was denied boarding on a Ryanair flight due to a 1-centimeter tear in his passport. Despite spending $1,500 on the trip, the family was forced to return home after other airlines and border control deemed the passport acceptable but no alternative flights were available. The incident highlights the importance of checking passport conditions before travel, as airlines may have strict policies regarding any form of damage.