Ryanair has issued an “important update” for passengers travelling with the airline this year.
It made a change to its boarding passes back in November 2025 and now, its website is reminding passengers ahead of the 2026 holiday season.
The airline is no longer allowing passengers to bring a printed copy of their boarding passes to be accepted before boarding flights.
Instead, they must only access their boarding passes on an electronic device using the Ryanair app.
Ryanair makes major change to boarding passes for all 2026 flights
Anyone who opens Ryanair’s website can see notices including the “important update” which says: “Boarding passes are now fully digital.
“You need the Ryanair app to access your digital boarding pass.”
Adding more information for passengers to its website, Ryanair says: “From November 12, 2025, Ryanair will switch to 100% digital boarding passes via its app, eliminating paper passes to reduce costs, improve service, streamline rebooking, and save 300 tonnes of paper annually.
“Passengers must check in online; airport check-in will still incur a fee if reminders are ignored.”
It reminded customers that “paper boarding passes will no longer be issued.”
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Why has Ryanair made a change to its boarding passes?
Ryanair said issuing digital boarding passes (DBPs) “lowers airport costs and fares for all Ryanair passengers” and “provides a better service (including flight info) for customers on day of travel.”
It said the move also “improves customer service and re-booking during flight disruptions” and is “better for our environment (gets rid of 300 tonnes of paper annually).”
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How to use a digital boarding pass for Ryanair flights
Passengers will need to check in online using the website or app before arriving at the airport.
You will then receive a DBP in the Ryanair app, which will need to be presented at airport security and at the boarding gate before your scheduled flight.
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