Couples Denied Holiday Due to Post-Brexit Passport Rule

A British couple, Paul Mason and Zoe Rooney, were turned away from their £1,000 holiday in Greece due to a post-Brexit passport '10-year rule'. Despite Zoe's passport being valid until August 2025, it was issued over ten years ago, leading to their denial of boarding at Stanstead Airport. The couple had anticipated their trip to see their favorite band, Kosheen, but instead incurred over £1,000 in expenses, including accommodation and flight costs. Frustrated by the situation, Paul highlighted that nothing flagged their passport's invalidity during the booking process, and they were only informed minutes before boarding. This incident reflects the broader implications of the new passport regulations affecting UK travelers in EU countries post-Brexit. The couple’s experience underscores the importance of checking passport validity ahead of travel, particularly with the new rules that require passports to be issued within the last ten years and valid for at least three months beyond the return date.