Ryanair is now implementing one of its biggest changes to date. For those who don't follow the new rules, a hefty fee awaits.

From today, 12 November, we are abolishing Ryanair the boarding passes that travellers previously printed themselves at home before departure.

The airline states that the decision makes the journey ”faster, smoother and more environmentally friendly”, and that it ”follows other major ticket areas that have already switched to tickets solely in digital form”.

Instead, passengers must show a digital boarding pass directly in the Ryanair app. The change applies to all departures from all airports where the low-cost giant operates.

Almost 100 percent of passengers have smartphones, and we want everyone to switch over to that technology., says Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary to the Independent.

Important considerations

The change has, not entirely unexpectedly, provoked some reactions.

Especially among older travellers and people who do not use smartphones in everyday life. But ”non-smart” travellers need not worry, the airline emphasises.

– Passengers who do not have a smartphone can ask a friend or family member to download their boarding pass. Once a passenger has checked in, they will be assisted at the airport, where staff can see that check-in has been completed, said a Ryanair representative. To the Independent.

So the important thing is that check-in should have taken place before the traveller arrives at the airport.

Otherwise, it could get expensive.

Travellers who turn up without having checked in digitally will face a fee of 605 SEK at the check-in desk.

– The big worry people have is: ”What happens if the battery runs out or if I lose my phone?” says CEO Michael O'Leary to the Independent.

But if check-in has been done in advance, airport staff can print a new boarding pass on-site free of charge.

Source: Expressen.se