Ryanair reminds passengers of new digital rule ahead of summer holidays

Ryanair reminds passengers of new digital rule ahead of summer holidaysRyanair is reminding passengers about its digital-only policy that came into effect in November 2025CommentsLifestyleSophie Buchan Money and Lifestyle Writer05:30, 12 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesRyanair confirmed the changes when it came into force in November 2025(Image: Getty)Ryanair is alerting travellers to a change to its boarding passes, encouraging them to prepare in advance.‌The airline's Help Centre confirmed it has transitioned to entirely digital boarding passes, a shift that came into effect on November 12, 2025. A notice on Ryanair's homepage displays a banner, reminding passengers of the new system.‌On another page, it confirmed: "Ryanair has moved to 100% Digital Boarding Pass. This means all passengers will recieve a DBP to their Ryanair App when they check-in online.‌"Online check-in can be completed on Ryanair.com or on the Ryanair App. You need the Ryanair App to access your digital boarding pass."How does it work?View 3 ImagesRyanair have a banner displayed on its website reminding customers of the change(Image: Ryanair)Check-in online on Ryanair.com or Ryanair App prior to arriving at airport.After check-in your DBP will appear automatically in your Ryanair App.Present your DBP at airport security & at the boarding gate for your flight.Once you have checked-in online, your DBP will be available offline in the Ryanair App.‌Why have Ryanair gone 100% digital for its boarding passes?Lowers airport costs and fares for all Ryanair passengersProvides a better service (including flight info) for customers on the day of travelImproves customer service and re-booking during flight disruptionsBetter for our environment - the airline said it "gets rid of 300 tonnes of paper annually."Ryanair have confirmed check-in and ticket desks will remain available at all airports.Discussing check-in, Ryanair say that all "passengers will still receive email rem...