The big change that Ryanair will implement starting in November and the three big questions it raises

Irish low-cost airline Ryanair will implement a radical change to its ticketing policy starting November 12th. Starting that day, it will only issue 100% digital boarding passes and will not accept physical tickets at almost all airports.

As reported by the Mirror , this program, initially planned for May 2025, seeks to eliminate certain fees and save around 300 tons of paper per year, while allowing travelers to receive direct updates on their flights.

But this radical change has raised some questions among the Irish airline's users, and the Mirror has tried to answer them .

How do I get a boarding pass?

First, how to do it: Ryanair passengers can check in online at Ryanair.com or through the airline's app, available on the Apple App Store and Google Play. Passengers must complete this process before arriving at the airport to avoid additional charges.

After check-in , a digital boarding pass will automatically appear in the Ryanair app. You must present it at airport security and at the boarding gate before your flight. The low-cost airline claims this method is faster, easier, and less stressful than using paper tickets.

What happens if you lose your phone or run out of battery?

Losing your mobile phone can be a huge inconvenience, but it won't stop you from catching your flight, as Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary explains: "The big concern people have is, 'What if I run out of battery , or what if I lose my phone?'"

"If you lose your phone, no problem. As long as you've checked in before arriving at the airport , we'll reissue you a printed boarding pass at the airport free of charge," says the executive.

Even if your phone runs out of battery, O'Leary points out that staff will have each passenger's sequence number at the gate. This means you'll still be able to board without it , so no one needs to worry.

The instructions on Ryanair's website explain this, adding: "If you have already checked in online and lose your smartphone or tablet (or it breaks) , your details are already in our system and you will receive assistance at the gate."

What happens if you don't have data or WiFi?

Losing connection or WiFi isn't a problem either. Ryanair has assured its passengers that, once they complete online check-in, they can access their ticket offline through the Ryanair app.

However, the instructions on its website emphasize: "All Ryanair passengers will continue to receive email reminders to check in online 48 and 24 hours before departure."

"If a passenger arrives at the airport but has not checked in online (having ignored these reminders), they will still be required to pay the airport check-in fee."

Currently, the fare is 30 euros for passengers departing from Spain and 55 euros for passengers departing from other countries.