As the busy Easter travel period approaches, specialists say British holidaymakers need to make two crucial checks before flying abroad. A spokesperson for Ski Vertigo said many travellers are caught out because they only look at one date in their passport. “Missing either one could see you turned away at the airport, even if your passport looks perfectly valid.”The key passport checks travellers should makeTravel specialists say there are several crucial things Brits should check before flying. “We urge holidaymakers to carry out essential passport checks now to avoid last-minute hassle and potentially being turned away at the airport,” he said. Unlike adult passports, a child passport is only valid for five years, meaning they often expire sooner than families realise.

Source: The Times March 13, 2026 21:40 UTC