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Musician Denied Boarding Over 'Mutilated' Passport Controversy

4/6/2026

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Musician Jarrod Morris was denied boarding by American Airlines for a flight to Canada because his passport was deemed 'mutilated'.
An airline worker said the passport's peeling cover and worn pages violated travel regulations.
Morris said the term 'mutilated' felt extreme.
Experts say passports with significant damage must be renewed.
Many commenters on Morris's social media supported the worker's decision.

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Musician Jarrod Morris was denied boarding by American Airlines for a flight to Canada because his passport was deemed 'mutilated'.
An airline worker said the passport's peeling cover and worn pages violated travel regulations.
Morris said the term 'mutilated' felt extreme.
Experts say passports with significant damage must be renewed.
Many commenters on Morris's social media supported the worker's decision.