Just about to book my holiday for the end of July and realised I need to renew my passport. Should I book and risk it?

[PangoDilloDog]

I'm usually pretty risk averse but if the standard turnaround is 3 weeks. It'll be fine. Is there any way I can find out if there are delays?

Yes when you check in. Not when you book. There’s plenty of time for the passport to arrive and be added to API

I just booked an easyJet flight for next week and they didn’t want my passport details. I guess I’ll enter them when I check in.

But not until you actually arrive.

OP I think it always says 3 weeks for turnaround. It did when we did ours earlier this year and they came back in a week.

But if there's a 1 week service it sounds like it could be worth paying extra for peace of mind so you can get on and book your holiday.

@fungibletoken and that's what I don't know - how much holidays will cost in 2-3 weeks.

DDs first adult passport is due to arrive today having sent off her expired child’s passport 2 weeks ago.

Thank you, this was going to be my next move but I had one last try in the Photo Booth at the train station and we managed to get one that was accepted!

I booked with Easyjet - no need for passport numbers. I renewed in May, was maybe just over a week start to finish. Used a photo booth pic which gives you a digital code to enter.

When you check in in my experience

I have never been asked at booking. I booked 2 hotels in Marseille area yesterday, not asked for passport number

Renew then book a last minute deal once you’ve got the passport. Might even be cheaper

Yes, but not until you arrive or check in online a day or so in advance.

I find it alarming how so many people can provide such incorrect advice with so much conviction

Id renew it then book as it probably wont take long but then you have it for definite.

I applied for mine online on 14th June, they got my documents on 16th (needed to send marriage cert) and its being printed today. They keep you updated with texts if you can renew online.