Brits jetting off on holiday to Morocco, Albania, Tirana and Turkey have been warned about the little-known new boarding card rules for these destinations
UK tourists eager for a winter-sun getaway have been hit with new boarding card rules. The new legislation could throw plans into chaos for those jetting off to Morocco, Albania, and Turkey. Travel gurus have sounded the alarm on social media, with Sabrina Escapes posting a video on TikTok with clear advice when travelling to Morocco: “Airlines have just issued a boarding pass warning for holidaymakers heading to this popular destination. If you’ve got a trip booked, make sure you’re checking the boarding pass rules.”
She added: “Both Ryanair and easyJet have shared warnings to UK holidaymakers regarding their holidays to Morocco. This is due to the local rules in Morocco, which mean you’re unable to use your mobile boarding pass.” A nasty surprise awaits forgetful fliers who neglect to print out passes, as fines at Moroccan airports can reach up to €50, that’s roughly £42.
Ryanair, renowned for its budget-friendly flights, explained: “We accept mobile boarding passes on flights from the majority of airports on our network”. The Irish airline went on to explain that while mobile boarding passes are usually fine for most destinations, it can be problematic for people travelling to Turkey, Tirana and Albania. It advised that travellers ensure their passes are printed before flying to these destinations.
The airline, led by CEO Michael O’Leary, advised passengers: “Unfortunately some airports cannot accept mobile boarding passes yet. Customers traveling from these airports must check in online and print out a paper boarding pass for their flight(s).”
While Ryanair is known to charge up to £20 to print a boarding pass, EasyJet has confirmed that they don’t charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. EasyJet did recommend, however, that travellers ask for one before jetting off.
