In October 2025, a couple was denied boarding internationally because they didn’t have the credit card used to book their flight, highlighting airlines’ stricter card-check policies.

In October 2025, consumer expert Herb Weisbaum and his wife were denied boarding on an international flight from England due to not having the credit card used to book their tickets with them. Airlines are increasingly requiring the original payment card at check-in, especially for international travel, to prevent fraud, a policy that caught the couple off guard despite having valid documents. They were eventually rebooked after resolving the issue, highlighting a growing trend that travelers should verify before flying.