[TheBattman]

I have a "to do" list that includes calls to one of my Senator's office and my Representative. In addition to these calls, does anyone else have any suggestions?

[AggieCPA]

Call the local office. My Mom had to make a last-minute trip overseas several years ago and she went to the local office in Chicago. If I recall correctly, she showed them the ticket and explained it was an unexpected trip, etc., etc.

Of course, things are different post 9-11. Anyway, best of luck to you.

[Mark]

I believe that you can still get it with the expidited fee. My father-in law had the same problem and then paid the fee and it came on the day before his flight( we had to go to the post office to get it). That's how close it was to screwing up his trip.

[Eva]

Go to the passport office at the nearest federal court building and get it straightened out. Don't fool with the post office.

[Mind-numbed Robot]

The Battmobile may be your best shot. :-)

[Gal.5:1]

Hi,
I also am leaving this weekend for the other side of the world on a mission trip. I found out I was able to go at the end of May and applied on the last day of May for my new passport. I did not want to take any chances since I heard that processing time would be 4-6 weeks, and I was leaving (at that time) in exactly 6 weeks. So, I paid the extra and expedited it. I was absolutely amazed when I got it in two weeks. I went through my post office, but if I had any problems, I would have gone up to the San Francisco passport bureau (straight to the source). Try going straight to the office(New Orleans) that is processing your application, and ask if they can hurry it up. Pick it up yourself. Most likely you will get it this week. Let's share stories when we get back. I'll be most definitely cut off from modern civilization until August.(Internet, no; donkeys & carts, yes). I'll freepmail you when I get back. I do hope you can go!

love Gal

[HAL9000]

My cheapskate in-laws had a similar problem a few weeks ago. I told them to FedEx their application to the expedited processing center. They griped about the overnight delivery fees, but they got their passports in a few days.

Here is some official info - http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html

There are also private companies that will hand-carry your application for emergency processing, if needed.

Good luck on your trip.

[opinionator]

PPPPPPP!

[MISTERA]

As of about 5 years ago, there were still some offices of the Passport Service where you could go (Airplane ticket in hand) for immediate service. NEW YORK CITY is NOT one of them.

Stuck with a soon-to-expire PP, I went to Philadelphia, brought my ticket and birth certificate etc. and got the new passport in 4 hours.

Make a few calls, find out if and where you can do this, and go there. I hope that 9/11 didn't wreck this.

Very good luck and Bon Voyage!

[TaxRelief]

Rule number 1 for mission trip attendees: Have faith.