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Swansea's pre-season tour of the USA thrown into chaos as Leon Britton reveals flight home was cancelled... and Leroy Fer lost his passport

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Swansea's pre-season tour of the United States took a dramatic turn when their flight home to Heathrow was cancelled on Sunday.

After warming up for the start of the new season next month with matches against Philadelphia Union, Richmond Kickers and North Carolina, the Swans were ready to cross the Atlantic back home.

But chaos ensued after British Airways cancelled their flight to London and midfielder Leroy Fer lost his passport.

Swansea's tour of the USA was thrown into chaos when their flight home was cancelled
Swansea's tour of the USA was thrown into chaos when their flight home was cancelled
Leon Britton revealed the club had to charter a plane before two separate flights to Heathrow
Leon Britton revealed the club had to charter a plane before two separate flights to Heathrow

Speaking in the Daily Mirror, captain Leon Britton revealed: 'We found out British Airways had cancelled our scheduled flight back to Heathrow.