Ryanair has announced a delay in its shift to fully digital boarding passes, now set to take effect on November 3. The budget airline, which already sees nearly 80% of its passengers using digital boarding, will phase out printed boarding passes entirely.
Starting this Winter schedule, passengers will no longer have the option to print their passes and must instead use the “myRyanair” app for check-in and digital boarding. This change is expected to eliminate most airport check-in fees and significantly reduce paper waste, cutting down over 300 tonnes of unnecessary materials each year.
Dara Brady, Ryanair’s Chief Marketing Officer, emphasized that the move aligns with broader digital trends seen in ticketing industries like concerts and rail services. He also noted that this shift would enhance the overall travel experience, allowing passengers to receive real-time updates, alternative flight options, and accommodation assistance directly through their phones during disruptions.
With Ryanair’s ambitious goal of growing to 300 million passengers in the next decade, this transition is a step towards a more efficient, eco-friendly, and digitally streamlined future for travelers.
