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steve2470

(37,461 posts)
Tue Apr 24, 2018, 05:54 AM Apr 2018

Boy borrows parents credit card to embark on four-day holiday to Bali by himself

http://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/warnings/boy-borrows-parents-credit-card-to-embark-on-fourday-holiday-to-bali-by-himself/news-story/849359a4fe18292b6334bd383952e98a

THE mother of a 12-year-old boy who stole her credit card and flew by himself to Bali has lashed back at accusations she is a bad parent, saying “we didn’t fail … people failed us”.

The boy, who gave the name of Drew, made international headlines after he brazenly took mum Emma’s credit card and used it to buy flights to Bali, where he stayed for days before being caught.

Drew flew with Jetstar from Sydney to Perth, and then boarded an international flight to Bali’s Denpasar airport, after two unsuccessful attempts to fly with Qantas and Garuda Airlines.

Once in Bali, the 12-year-old managed to check into a hotel, hire and ride a scooter and drink beer on the beach while his parents back in Sydney searched desperately for him.
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Boy borrows parents credit card to embark on four-day holiday to Bali by himself (Original Post) steve2470 Apr 2018 OP
How did he get through passport control? RockCreek Apr 2018 #1
Yes, a few folks need to answer Sherman A1 Apr 2018 #3
Intelligent, enterprising 12 yr old boys with life skills do tend to seize the day Deb Apr 2018 #2
In the article it clearly states madaboutharry Apr 2018 #4

RockCreek

(753 posts)
1. How did he get through passport control?
Tue Apr 24, 2018, 06:07 AM
Apr 2018

Not to mention onto planes alone travelling internationally at 12 years old?
Which airline ultimately flew him to Bali? That is not an airline I would want to fly.
Did he have forged notes from parents?
Forged notarized notes?

Deb

(3,744 posts)
2. Intelligent, enterprising 12 yr old boys with life skills do tend to seize the day
Tue Apr 24, 2018, 06:52 AM
Apr 2018

He must be a joy to parent.

madaboutharry

(41,206 posts)
4. In the article it clearly states
Tue Apr 24, 2018, 07:27 AM
Apr 2018

that he had tried this before and the parents had requested and were told his passport was flagged. The authorities failed to follow through which was why he got through and on a plane. This kid is out of control. I feel bad for his parents.

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