A 10-year-old boy alone at the airport. His parents flew off on vacation by themselves because he didn't have the necessary documents

An unusual incident took place at Barcelona airport. Parents left their 10-year-old son at the airport when it turned out that his passport had expired and he could not board the plane. The boy was found by airport staff, who notified the police.

Parents left their child at the airport

The incident took place at El Prat Airport in Spain. The parents were supposed to go on vacation with their 10-year-old son. At the airport, it turned out that the child's passport was invalid and, in addition, he did not have a visa. The airport authorities therefore did not allow the boy to board the plane.

In this situation, the parents decided to leave their son in the terminal and contact a relative who would pick up the child.

The police took up the case

Airport staff noticed the boy left unattended. They immediately notified the police. The officers managed to determine that the child's parents had already boarded the plane and were on their way to their destination.

The pilot of the plane on which the 10-year-old's parents were traveling was informed by the police about the situation with the minor left in the terminal. The authorities took measures to ensure the boy's safety until the arrival of his relative.

At this point, it is unclear whether the child's parents will face legal consequences for their actions.

Discussions on the safety of minors

The incident at the Spanish airport prompted public reflection on the safety of the youngest passengers and the procedures in place when traveling by plane. This situation highlighted the importance of strict compliance with travel document regulations and drew attention to the responsibility of parents when traveling with children.

The need to check the validity of travel documents

Experts from AirCashBack remind us that travel documents must be valid for the entire duration of the trip and, in many countries, for several months after return.

When traveling within the Schengen area, it is sufficient for your ID card or passport to be valid on the date of entry and departure. Outside the Schengen area, however, there is often a requirement that your passport be valid for at least three months after your planned return date. In some countries, this is even six months from the date of entry.

Importantly, children must also have their own identity document. The same rules of validity apply as for adults. In addition, it is recommended to check the exact regulations of the destination country and the airline's requirements before traveling.