A Family Abandons Their 10-Year-Old at Barcelona Airport Over Expired Passport Situation

Picture this: you’re thrilled about a family vacation to Barcelona, and your excitement is palpable. But then - surprise! - you discover that your 10-year-old son cannot board the plane due to an expired passport. What’s your move? For one family, the shocking response was to leave him at the airport and head off without him. We’ve encountered tales of parents misplacing their wallets, but leaving a child? That's an alarming new low. This bizarre situation surfaced through a viral TikTok by Lilian, an air traffic controller, who criticized the parents’ decision, which sparked outrage among viewers. Reportedly, the boy had two passports, one expired and another Spanish passport needing a visa. Instead of rescheduling, the parents opted to leave him behind and called a relative for pickup. Airport staff intervened upon spotting the unattended child, prompting authorities to take action. In a surreal twist, the parents boarded their flight without a care, only to face questioning by police upon their return. Always check those passports, parents!