rccampbell Posted August 2, 2018 #1 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Hi, I am sure we all have heard about the plane crash in Mexico this week. Thank goodness no one lost their lives. It was reported in the news this morning that at least 60 of the passengers held U.S. or U.S./Mexican citizenship but lost their passports in the fire. They were unable to retrieve their carry on bags as they escaped the plane. They will have to remain in Mexico until replacements/ proof of citizenship is determined. This tells me that I just might want to keep my passport physically on my person anytime I am travelling by plane outside of the country. In a fanny pack, purse, coat pocket, etc. I know this isn't directly related to cruising, but many do fly to or from far away cruise ports and anything can happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaldsc Posted August 2, 2018 #2 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Hi, I am sure we all have heard about the plane crash in Mexico this week. Thank goodness no one lost their lives.It was reported in the news this morning that at least 60 of the passengers held U.S. or U.S./Mexican citizenship but lost their passports in the fire. They were unable to retrieve their carry on bags as they escaped the plane. They will have to remain in Mexico until replacements/ proof of citizenship is determined. This tells me that I just might want to keep my passport physically on my person anytime I am travelling by plane outside of the country. In a fanny pack, purse, coat pocket, etc. I know this isn't directly related to cruising, but many do fly to or from far away cruise ports and anything can happen. Apparently some of them actually tried to take their carry on stuff as they exited the burning plane. Idiots!!! What I do is to carry a copy of my passport so that the authorities can get my passport information if necessary. That way, I have the relevant information but I do not have to worry about having my passport stolen. The real passport stays in a safe place. DON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilkear Posted August 2, 2018 #3 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Take a picture of your passport with your phone showing all numbers and picture. Most people will only leave their phones if they were surgically removed so you'll always have a record with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philob Posted August 2, 2018 #4 Share Posted August 2, 2018 We keep the passports in my ScotteVest passport pocket; only asked once to take it off by TSA and that was for a domestic US flight :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Jake Posted August 2, 2018 #5 Share Posted August 2, 2018 I also have a passport card since I cross the border driving. It is very easy to have a new passport issued if you have the card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chatdad Posted August 2, 2018 #6 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Like Philob, have been traveling for years with my ScotteVest and wear it on the plane with my travel portfolio securely zipped in the large inner pocket (includes passport, travel vouchers, tickets, money). I find it more secure than most hotel safes as well as those are typically not bolted to the closet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted August 2, 2018 #7 Share Posted August 2, 2018 If I needed the passport to get on the plane it's on my person during the flight so I wouldn't need to try to retrieve it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joebucks Posted August 2, 2018 #8 Share Posted August 2, 2018 While I don't know if I will be planning for passport access in case of a plane crash, it can be valuable to have passport backups. Is taking a picture of it a viable backup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calliopecruiser Posted August 2, 2018 #9 Share Posted August 2, 2018 I keep my passport number in my phone (in my password vault) and in the Cloud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hlitner Posted August 2, 2018 #10 Share Posted August 2, 2018 If I survive a plan crash the last concern would be my Passport. My hero from that crash was the Mexican gentleman who said he went directly to a bar and ask for a large glass of their best Tequila. When on TV his actual comment was something like "I fell out of the sky and survived, and I needed a big drink!" As to always carrying a Passport on my person, no way. We travel over 6 months a year and the last thing I want is a Passport book sticking my side when I am on a plane. Once we get aboard our flight my Passport goes into the carry-on and is over my head. Hank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sauer-kraut Posted August 2, 2018 #11 Share Posted August 2, 2018 It was reported in the news this morning that at least 60 of the passengers held U.S. or U.S./Mexican citizenship but lost their passports in the fire. They were unable to retrieve their carry on bags as they escaped the plane. This tells me that I just might want to keep my passport physically on my person anytime I am travelling by plane outside of the country. In a fanny pack, purse, coat pocket, etc. . Not a good idea since you are to leave all purses, coats, fanny packs on the plane. These things can impede escape and endanger other passengers. LEAVE IT ALL BEHIND!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted August 2, 2018 #12 Share Posted August 2, 2018 While I don't know if I will be planning for passport access in case of a plane crash, it can be valuable to have passport backups. Is taking a picture of it a viable backup? The State Department says that in order to get a passport replaced you need proof of citizenship and a copy of your passport provides that. Whether they treat a photo different than a copy I don't know, but I don't see the difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted August 2, 2018 #13 Share Posted August 2, 2018 If I survive a plan crash the last concern would be my Passport. My hero from that crash was the Mexican gentleman who said he went directly to a bar and ask for a large glass of their best Tequila. When on TV his actual comment was something like "I fell out of the sky and survived, and I needed a big drink!" As to always carrying a Passport on my person, no way. We travel over 6 months a year and the last thing I want is a Passport book sticking my side when I am on a plane. Once we get aboard our flight my Passport goes into the carry-on and is over my head. Hank Not sure where you are putting yours that it sticks you in the side but mine goes in my back pocket or a pocket on my cargo pants. To each their own though.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buchhalm Posted August 6, 2018 #14 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Copies of passport, birth certificate, all sorts of visas etc are stored on line and emailed to myself. And on my phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rccampbell Posted August 6, 2018 Author #15 Share Posted August 6, 2018 I think electronic back-up, whether it be online, a phone, etc are all excellent ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessBT Posted August 7, 2018 #16 Share Posted August 7, 2018 I chaperone school groups from Australia to Europe and our students wear their passport in money belts for the flight, on trains, on tour and any time they’re not in host families. Too inconvenient to replace especially when travelling in a big group scenario. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRF Posted August 7, 2018 #17 Share Posted August 7, 2018 The problem with having it on your phone is, you phone is a bigger target for thieves than your passport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted August 7, 2018 #18 Share Posted August 7, 2018 The problem with having it on your phone is, you phone is a bigger target for thieves than your passport. Which of course has nothing to do with the topic of this particular thread;). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calliopecruiser Posted August 7, 2018 #19 Share Posted August 7, 2018 The problem with having it on your phone is, you phone is a bigger target for thieves than your passport. I honestly don't think so........People have phones everywhere; yours, like mine, really isn't anything special. Of moderate value, maybe a little bit more than the cash in your wallet, not as much as the credit cards in your wallet, and far less than your passport. But this thread really isn't about theft as much as it is about being separated from your possessions by disaster or an "Act of God". And a fair percentage of people have their phones automatically backing up to the Cloud, anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRF Posted August 9, 2018 #20 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Phones are stolen daily. MANY of them. Especially smart phones, they have street cash value. The point is, those who feel comfortable with their passport info on their phone in case they need it, may not have the phone. :D Do what makes YOU comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahmed11 Posted August 9, 2018 #21 Share Posted August 9, 2018 you should make multiple backups Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted August 9, 2018 #22 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Phones are stolen daily. MANY of them. Especially smart phones, they have street cash value. The point is, those who feel comfortable with their passport info on their phone in case they need it, may not have the phone. :D Do what makes YOU comfortable. Again, this has nothing to do with the topic of the thread. (And as many, many people have said the document is actually backed up on the cloud so they don't need the phone to access it. Having the copy of the passport only helps make it easier to get a replacement if something happens to your passport, it's still possible to get the replacement without the copy so it's not the end of the world.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizmark'sMom Posted August 10, 2018 #23 Share Posted August 10, 2018 When abroad my passport lives in my money belt. It is physically attached to me. Not in a vest. Not in a bag stowed overhead. I want to be able to get home as easily as possible at any point in the trip. My passport is the key to that. It is the most valuable thing I have. I literally wear it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rccampbell Posted August 10, 2018 Author #24 Share Posted August 10, 2018 When abroad my passport lives in my money belt. It is physically attached to me. Not in a vest. Not in a bag stowed overhead. I want to be able to get home as easily as possible at any point in the trip. My passport is the key to that. It is the most valuable thing I have. I literally wear it. This is the type of point I was trying to make. My fear of being told you cannot go back to the USA even for a day or so scares me to death. I think I will keep it on me, have a photo on my phone and email a copy to myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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