If your passport has too much tear and wear, water damage or was issued too long ago, you could be stopped from going abroad this summer.
One holidaymaker was blocked from his flight earlier this week because his passport was damaged, leaving him spending a day with airport security and £800 out of pocket.
With passport renewals potentially taking up to 10 weeks at the moment, the earlier you check your document the better chance you have of getting any issues sorted in time for the peak holidays. (We have a guide on how to get a new passport as quickly as possible that could be useful!).