I flew back from Gatwick to JFK in their Business Class and it was very nice. Roomy seat, good food, attentive flight attendants, plenty of music and movie selections ..... and it cost less that a coach ticket on BA, AA, etc. I will use them again for our next trip!
Thanks for your responses. Like I said I know it says 6 months because of Columbia, I know it is not closed loop, I know it doesn't matter anymore when you talk to someone at Princess as you may get a different answer each time you ask. AND I know it is not my "job" to make sure they can get onboard. But, they are friends and they are not well traveled, relying on what the rep at Princess told them.
You have all just verified what I think and passed on to them. I'll be boarding with my daughter. Ball is in their court!
THANK YOU!
I've searched the boards for this exact situation, read the Princess website and called Princess. Friends that are meeting us in LA for the trans-canal trip on 4/1 just realized that their passports are going to expire in August. They are not willing to use an expedited service to re-new due to the cost. I am warning them that they could be turned away at boarding. They have talked to 2 people at Princess that say they will be fine as long as they have Birth Certificates and ID. That is not the way I read the website for this particular cruise.
At this point they are planning to take their chances .... any insight or experience with a situation like this would be greatly appreciated.