if so, could you possibly tell me why this would happen?

theoretical person: hello, i applied for this job absolutely ages ago, can you PLEASE tell me if i have an interview
admin person: oh yes, i was totally going to email you, you DO have an interview! i'll tell you soon what the date is.
TP: hooray! that is great. i am away with my current job for *specific dates*, would it be possible for you to work around this?
AP: i shall try my best! will be in touch soon!

*one week later*

TP: hello... any news on interview dates?
AP: oh yes! i was totally about to email you. your interview is *DURING DATES SPECIFIED AS BEING OUT OF THE COUNTRY WITH CURRENT JOB*. see you then!
TP: *sigh*