Ryanair from November has been traveling “only” with the smartphone

Ryanair, new rules are still added to be able to travel by plane: after recent restrictions on the transport of batteries and PowerBank, there is a novelty to embark at Casa Ryanairarma. The new rules, which had to enter into force on May 3, will however be from November 3, 2025: starting from this date, in fact, to travel with the Irish company it will be necessary exhibit the boarding card exclusively in digital format generated by the site or by the official Myryanair app during check-in.

Is it the end of the paper ticket? Certainly it is the beginning of the end. It is not yet completely clear but paper tickets should continue to be accepted but only if printed in advance at home while it will no longer be possible to produce them directly at the airport. There are no derogations For the least accustomed to new technologies or for the elderly, on the contrary, those who do not have a smartphone, would have two possibilities: “Ask a friend or a family member to download the boarding card and send it or Check online and go to the door at the airportwhere assistance will be provided »explains the company’s press office, with the usual definitive tone and without adding further details regarding possible penalties provided.

What are the benefits?

But although the company’s decisions may seem, once again, excessively rigid towards customers, there would be reasons for the protection of the environment and passengers. In an article published The company’s press office reads that the exclusive adoption of digital boarding cards will allow Eliminate almost all check-in fee at the airportOf Reduce the impact of passengers in terms of “carbon footprint” obtaining a saving of Over 300 tons of paper waste every year And offer them a series of benefits if delays or inconveniences occur during the trip: “This passage to fully electronic boarding cards starting from November 2025 will allow us to offer an improved and simplified travel experience thanks to the use of Myryanair app during our less intense winter operation. This will be particularly useful for passengers on the occasion of any inconvenience, since will allow real -time updates from our Operations Center directly on passenger phones and will also offer them Alternative flight options, as well as transfers or accommodation options in the hotel when necessary, “he said about it Dara BradyCMO of Ryanair. It is also to be added and underlined that eliminating the ticket printing at the airport will also allow the company to reduce management costs and progressively eliminate physical check-in benches.

From next November then, if you have to fly with Ryanair remember to: download the company’s official app, check-in within the expected terms e Save the boarding card in your digital portfolio: Obviously, make sure that the smartphone is loaded and working during boarding procedures.