I’m in the same boat now. Booked our flights to visit family and then realised my son’s passport had less than 6months on it.
Sent it off straight away we are meant to be flying this Sunday but the application isn’t even approved yet.
Documents received 30 July 2021
Application received 26 July 2021
Identity details received 26 July 2021
Email sent to person confirming your identity 26 July 2021
Ask someone to confirm your identity 26 July 2021
Application submitted 26 July 2021
nail-biting stuff. Hoping for a miracle but not feeling terribly optimistic right now 🙁