There are big changes ahead for Ryanair passengers as the airline is set to introduce new rules that will impact all travellers this summer – and could cause havoc
Ryanair is gearing up for a big change that will impact all customers.
Michael O’Leary has said the airline plans to go fully digital with boarding by 2025, starting as early as May. The budget airline is also looking to scrap airport check-in desks. Travel guru Eoghan Corry has sounded the alarm about the impact on passengers this summer. He said: “There is one very big rule change and it’s to do with boarding passes. Ryanair said they’re not going to take printed boarding passes this summer.”
He warned of potential disruption, saying: “I’m not sure what will happen. There will be absolute havoc when that takes effect. There are a lot of people still turning up with boarding passes. Ryanair says it’s a very small proportion, less than 20%, but it’s still 20%. So when they say no more printed boarding passes, there is going to be havoc.”
According to Ryanair’s website, passengers can use the Ryanair App for their boarding pass after checking in, with no need to print it unless flying from Morocco, reports Edinburgh Live.
Ryanair’s website has issued a stern reminder to travellers, with a pointed note about the cost of printing boarding passes at the airport. It reads: “If you do not have access to a printer, we can print it for you at the check-in desk, but you will be charged a boarding card reissue fee for each passenger. See our Table of Fees.”
For those in the dark about these fees, a peek at Ryanair’s Table of Fees sheds light on the various charges including a €20 fee for re-issuing boarding cards and an eye-watering €55 airport check-in fee, which comes down to a still hefty €30 for flights jetting off from Spain.
Per journey segment, this check-in fee applies for every flyer. Yet, there’s relief for Flexi Plus guests and any Plus member who reserved a spot post 11 December 2019 – they’re off the hook for the check-in expense.
Dodging these surcharges calls for savvy use of the Ryanair mobile app or direct visit to Ryanair.com for digital boarding pass check-ins. The airline’s site advises its customers: “Once you are logged in, select check-in and enter your travel document details.”
Emphasising personal involvement in the procedure, the site adds: “For your safety and security, and for the safety and security of your fellow passengers and our crew, the check-in process must be completed by you personally, by a passenger on your booking, or by an individual with personal knowledge of you and of the contents of your luggage.”
This is to ensure compliance with safety, security, and public health protocols as stipulated by various regulations and health authorities. Ryanair will provide further updates on any changes to their boarding pass policies.
