Blumenthal, officials warn Connecticut travelers to check passports for validity
It can also cost travelers thousands of dollars.
New traffic pattern at Tweed-New Haven airport aims to reduce congestion
Sanatana Edmonds with the agency is urging people to 'check your passports to ensure six months of validity left on them.'
Officials say several destinations in Europe, the Middle East and Asia require a person's passport to be valid for three to six months after their departure or entry date.
It's not only countries, according to Blumenthal. He says some airlines also follow the rule.
'They'll look at your passport and they'll say 'we can't let you on the plane,'' he said. 'We've seen people lose money, but more heartbreak.'
In addition to checking your documents and renewing your passport if necessary, you can visit travel.state.gov to see your passport's validity for your destination.
Blumenthal's office will be hosting Passport Day on Thursday from 12-7 p.m. at 90 State House Square in Hartford. Staff will assist individuals with renewals, first-time passport applications, and TSA PreCheck enrollment.
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