Ryanair nightmare as family holiday ruined after father turned away from flight

She claimed her husband was told his passport had expired but it was not due for renewal until March 2025.

Turbutt-Rogers later attributed the confusion to post-Brexit changes.

"This is all apparently due to us leaving the EU,” she said.

“We used to get an extension on our passports which made them last slightly longer than the 10 years. Since then, this extension is no longer valid".

However, Turbutt-Rogers later clarified her husband’s passport was issued in June 2024 and “technically expired” in June 2024.

Despite Ryanair not recognise the extension, her husband was able to book a flight with Jet2 the following day.

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In a warning to holidaymakers, Turbutt-Rogers added: “Just remember that you have ten years after the date of issue on your passport, rather than the expiry date.”

In her TikTok caption, she wrote: "I can not say Ryanair were the most accommodating either.

“I was clearly anxious about travelling with them and they wouldn't even check in an extra cabin bag for us to save me from having to drag extra bags around whilst watching two kids on my own.

“Sharing this to hopefully save someone else from getting caught out! Check your passports guys."

Some social media users expressed sympathy, sympathising with people who do not “travel often”.

However, others were left surprised by people still not knowing about this.

Holidaymakers can avoid a nightmarish situation by checking the Foreign Office website.

It will inform Britons about where countries require several months before expiration to visit.

Tourists should also check with airlines about whether they will likely take issue with closely approaching expiration dates.