Ryanair to Implement Digital-Only Boarding Passes by 2025

As of next November 3, all Ryanair passengers will present a digital boarding pass. With this reform, the Irish low-cost airline intends to eliminate, or at least reduce, airport check-in fees, reports Air Journal. Ryanair reassures passengers who have lost their smartphones or cannot access them for any reason that they can download their boarding pass at the airport, with the free assistance of its competent services. Applications have also been provided on Apple and Android devices to allow visually impaired passengers to easily obtain their boarding pass.

"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," detailed Dara Brady, Chief Marketing Officer of Ryanair.

He continued: "As in other ticketing sectors (concerts, sporting events, trains, etc.), the shift to digital has become widespread. With nearly 80% of our customers already using the myRyanair app, it’s time to accompany the last passengers towards digital. This transition will allow them to reduce their carbon footprint while benefiting from a smoother and more optimized travel experience from November 2025, as Ryanair continues its growth to reach 300 million passengers over the next decade."