Is Ryanair really scrapping printed boarding passes?

Budget airline Ryanair has announced that by 2025, it intends to phase out paper boarding passes and check-in desks entirely. 

Instead, travellers will be required to present a digital, PDF version of their boarding pass via the app.

The change is likely to be in place by May of next year, according to CEO Michael O’Leary. The airline also announced that it would get rid of airport check-in desks, adding that it would ‘create a smoother, easier journey for everybody.’

It will cause problems for some, with an estimated 40% of Ryanair passengers still relying on printed boarding passes.

Currently, travellers have a few options when it comes to Ryanair boarding passes: they can download the app and use a ‘mobile pass’, or print out a physical paper boarding pass at home. If they’re unable to do that, they can request a paper boarding pass at the airport for an additional charge of £55.

With the new changes, the only remaining option would be a mobile pass.

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What happens if my phone dies at the airport? Will I miss my flight?

Ryanair hasn’t yet answered this question fully. Though it has said that it can print boarding passes on the gate if necessary, based on passport information, it did not clarify what would happen if a traveller’s phone dies before they are able to pass through security in an airport where Ryanair has removed the check-in desks. 

We contacted Ryanair to check if there are plans to introduce any fees for boarding passes printed at the gate, but the airline did not respond.

Are there any airports which don’t accept mobile passes?

According to the Ryanair website, airports in Morocco and Turkey (except Dalaman), and Tirana airport still do not accept mobile passes. If you’re travelling from or via these airports, you should download your boarding pass from your email confirmation or from the app, print it, and keep it to hand.

Can I use a screenshot of my Ryanair boarding pass?

Do I need internet access to show my Ryanair boarding pass at the airport?

No. You’ll need internet access to get the boarding pass, but it can then be downloaded onto your phone. You can then display the boarding pass at the airport, even if you don’t have internet access.

source https://www.which.co.uk/news/article/are-print-off-ryanair-boarding-passes-being-scrapped-airaH2e1x3Uo