Ryanair Goes Paperless: Digital Boarding Passes Mandatory by 2025, Morocco Holds Out

Changes at Ryanair. As of November 3, 2025, all passengers of the Irish low-cost airline will no longer have to print a paper boarding pass. The Irish low-cost airline is imposing digital boarding passes. This transition to 100% dematerialized boarding passes from November 2025 will allow us to offer an optimized and simplified travel experience, particularly through the myRyanair app, during our winter program, a less busy period. "This transition will be particularly useful in the event of disruptions, as it will allow passengers to receive real-time updates directly from our operations control center, access flight alternatives, as well as transfer or accommodation solutions if necessary," explained Dara Brady, Chief Marketing Officer of Ryanair.

According to the Irish low-cost airline, this change should save 300 tons of paper, even though 90% of passengers already present their passes on their smartphone, according to Mirror. The company offers the possibility for travelers who are unable to access their digital card, particularly due to lack of a mobile phone or battery, to go directly to the company’s counter at the airport to receive a boarding pass. "You can ask a loved one to download the card for you, or go to one of our counters where an agent will give it to you," a spokesperson said. In this case, would fees be charged to passengers? Until now, passengers arriving without a boarding pass have to pay a penalty of 20 pounds sterling, while those who have not checked in online are subject to a penalty of 55 pounds.

A change that does not pass in Morocco where printed cards remain mandatory in all airports. Passengers leaving Moroccan territory must present a printed boarding pass, as digital formats are systematically refused.

Other airlines continue to accept both cards. This is the case with EasyJet, which accepts digital and physical boarding passes. This company has not, for the moment, announced its intention to ban printed cards. Passengers can arrive at the airport with their boarding passes already printed or have them printed at the check-in counter. Unlike Ryanair, EasyJet does not charge a fee for this service. Jet2, which offers flights from Turkey and Morocco, also allows mobile and physical boarding passes. The low-cost airline Wizz Air is also in the same dynamic. In addition, it helps the passenger who is unable to print his boarding pass himself to obtain it at the check-in counter for 40 € (about 35 £).