From November 3, 2025, Ryanair passengers will have to adapt to a new rule: Low-Cost airline will no longer provide paper boarding cards, requiring exclusive use of the digital card through the Myryanair application.
The announcement was made by the company’s executive president, Michael O’leary, in an interview with Simon Calder. The official stressed that most customers already use the mobile phone to travel, so the transition should be natural.
Digitization to reduce costs and accelerate processes
According to the company, the measure will allow an annual savings of 300 tons of paper. The bet on digitization also aims to simplify the travel experience, bringing together all the documents in one place and ensuring direct notifications from Ryanair in case of delays or disturbances.
Despite the obligation, O’Leary has ensured flexibility in exceptional situations. If a passenger loses his mobile phone, he can get the paper boarding card at the airport for free as long as he has checked online. Even in case of battery failure, the company’s system maintains the customer’s check-in sequence.
“Let’s take it, you will board. Just make sure you check in before you arrive at the airport and everything will go well,” said the executive.
Exceptions still in force
The rule does not apply to all destinations. In countries where authorities still require paper cards, such as Morocco, will continue to present the physical document. Albania, in turn, has already agreed with Ryanair and from March will allow digital cards.
Currently, those who do not check in online and ask for the card at the counter faces rates that can reach 55 pounds, about 63 euros.
More control over luggage
In parallel, the company prepares changes in luggage rules. The bonus attributed to land staff by each suitcase outside the authorized dimensions will increase from 1.50 euros to 2.50 euros, also eliminating the monthly limit of gains, so far fixed in 80 euros.
The rules remain the same: Only a small volume that fits under the front seat is included in the lowest fare. Those who try to board with higher bags risks rates that can reach 75 pounds, about 86 euros, if the luggage has to be dispatched on the boarding gate.
“I do not make any excuse for that,” O’Leary said, explaining that the measure aims to ensure that passengers fulfill the established rules.
A new stage for Ryanair
Total scanning of boarding cards marks a new stage for Ryanair, which reinforces the luggage control. For passengers, the main recommendation is clear: to ensure online check-in and have the application installed, otherwise they face high costs or even difficulties in boarding.
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