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Agencies step in at the 11th hour to save holidays hit by spate of Esta issues

Agents
Gary Noakes
11 September 2025

Two Scottish agencies have stepped in to save several of their clients' holidays after their visa waivers were revoked without explanation.

A mock up of an aircraft with a US flag and passport stamp
(Credit: iStock / Warawan Tongsri)

Thorne Travel has seen a handful of Estas be revoked at the last minute (Credit: iStock / Warawan Tongsri)

Thorne Travel and Glen Travel, both in Scotland, have each had clients have their Estas revoked shortly before they were due to travel. Thorne has issued a warning to clients, and urged other agencies to be vigilant and strengthen their checks following a succession of pre-departure incidents.

"We’re seeing a rise in cases where previously approved Estas are being revoked without notice," said Thorne Travel in a recent warning to clients travelling to the US. "Some travellers have been denied boarding, and airlines report this is happening daily. No reason is given."