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Japanese F1 driver Yuki Tsunoda was detained for several hours by US border officials while wearing pyjamas before being allowed entry for the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Despite having the correct paperwork and no prior issues during earlier visits to the US, Tsunoda was questioned alone after traveling with his physio. He expressed relief at being allowed entry after extensive discussions.
An Australian couple, Phil and Kate, were forced to pay over $3,100 due to a name discrepancy on Kate's flight ticket. The ticket was booked under "Kate" instead of her passport name "Katherine," leading to a costly last-minute purchase of a new ticket for their trip to the UK. Despite the couple's attempts to resolve the issue with a small fee, the booking website StudentUniverse required them to cancel and rebook, citing airline policies that did not permit name changes on such short notice.
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 and being told by other airlines and border control that the passport was acceptable, Ryanair stood by their decision, citing the passport as damaged and not valid for travel. The family urges others to check their passports for any damage before flying to avoid similar disappointments.
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.