Asked experts what happens if you lose your passport at the airport

Losing a passport at the airport doesn’t automatically end your trip, but the first move matters. Travel specialists interviewed by the article say you should immediately retrace your steps inside the terminal before assuming it’s gone for good—common places include security trays, airport lounges, restaurants, shops and even seating near the gate. Many airports also have dedicated lost property teams, while airline staff and security can help if the document was handed in. If you can’t recover it, experts advise going to the airline check-in or gate desk and to airport security/police to obtain an official report for travel continuity.