Starting November 3rd of this year, Ryanair plans to completely eliminate paper check-in documents. This move was originally planned for May, but was postponed for six months, until the start of the winter schedule.
Now, passengers will only be able to board flights with a mobile boarding pass in the myRyanair app. The only exceptions are rare cases where a paper boarding pass may be required due to airport or country-specific requirements.
According to airline staff, nearly 80% of travelers already prefer digital tickets, so going paperless is a logical continuation of Ryanair's policy of streamlining operations and reducing its environmental impact.
Eliminating printed tickets will reduce paper consumption by over 300 tons per year and simplify the check-in and boarding process. In conjunction with this, Ryanair also plans to reduce the number of check-in counters at airports, which should reduce costs and reduce queues for passengers.
This decision has already sparked debate among travelers. Some support digitalization, while others express concern about internet issues or phone batteries running out at inopportune moments.
