Your Friendly Reminder: Ryanair's Digital Boarding Pass Rollover
Ryanair Delays Implementation of New Rules Until November
A slight adjustment to your Ryanair travel plans, folks! The Irish low-cost airline has moved the holiday for its new digital boarding system from May 1st to November 3rd, 2025. That's a bit further down the line, giving you more time to get comfy with the myRyanair app.
Digitizing the Skies: A Step-by-Step Journey
In November, the paper boarding pass will become a relic of the past. Ryanair aims to digitalize the whole shebang, making printing unnecessary – and in many cases, impossible. To check-in and get your digital travel documents, you'll just need to whip out your smartphone. If you're old-school and still prefer the paper original, you might have to fork over extra cash or bid farewell to that service, depending on the fare you've chosen.
As of today, over 80% of Ryanair's 200 million passengers are venturing into the digital world. Their goal? Cutting costs (that airport service fee sting hurts, right?) and reducing paper waste estimated at an eye-watering 300 tons annually.
Sticking to the Status Quo: Carry-On Baggage
On the bright side, Ryanair's carry-on baggage rules will remain as they are. The airline's baggage policy is still staunch: a small personal item is all you can carry onboard for free, with anything larger requiring the "Priority and 2 Cabin Bags" option. If you've flown with Ryanair recently, you've probably noticed stricter baggage checks – just check out those viral videos! Arrive without the "Priority and 2 Cabin Bags" option and an oversized bag, and you might find yourself coughing up €70.
Fending Off Misinformation: Clearing the Air
Keep your eyes peeled for phony Ryanair rumors! During the spring holidays, some bogus tales started floating around, such as instant fines for late arrivals. Don't believe the hype! Rimborsoalvolo, a passenger protection specialist, is here to bust those myths: "Nothing's automated. If you miss your flight, you have the option to hop on the next available one – but you'll have to foot an additional charge to the airline for doing so."
- By November 3rd, 2025, Ryanair's digital boarding pass will become mandatory, marking the end of the paper boarding pass era.
- As more passengers are supplementing their travel lifestyle with digital methods, Ryanair aims to digitize 100% of its operations to save costs and minimize paper waste.
- The myRyanair app will be essential for checking in and obtaining digital travel documents, which will replace the traditional paper boarding pass.
- Sticking to traditional baggage policies, Ryanair still requires a small personal item for free carry-on, with larger items subject to additional charges through the "Priority and 2 Cabin Bags" option.
