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Ryanair’s App-Only Boarding Takes Effect With High First-Day Compliance

Ryanair cites high adoption, lower costs, free reprints for checked‑in travellers who lose phone access.

Overview

  • From 12 November, home‑printed passes are no longer accepted and passengers must present a digital boarding pass in the myRyanair app.
  • Ryanair reported over 98% of travellers used digital passes on day one across 700+ flights carrying more than 100,000 passengers, with no delays reported.
  • Passengers who fail to check in online before arriving at the airport face the existing airport check‑in fee, commonly reported at about £55.
  • Travellers who checked in online but lose phone access can receive a boarding pass reissued at the airport free of charge, according to the airline.
  • Paper passes remain required at some departure points, including Morocco, Tirana in Albania and certain Turkish airports, while charities warn the digital‑only rule risks excluding older or less connected passengers.