Ryanair to go 100% paperless for boarding passes after mid-term break

Ryanair will make a move to 100% paperless boarding passes after the mid-term break for schools in November.

Ryanair will make a move to 100% paperless boarding passes after the mid-term break for schools in November.

Around one in five passengers still use paper boarding passes but the airline said on Wednesday it will move to 100% digital boarding passes from Wednesday November 12. 

Originally the carrier had planned to move on Monday, November 3 but it has been held over until after the busy travel period. 

“We will make the switch from Wednesday Nov 12th, which is traditionally a slightly quieter time for travel following the busy mid-term break period," said Ryanair chief marketing officer Dara Brady. 

"Ryanair’s move to 100% digital boarding passes will mean a faster, smarter, and greener travel experience for our customers."

From November 12, passengers will no longer be able to download and print a physical paper boarding pass. They will instead need to use the digital boarding pass generated in their “myRyanair” app during check-in.

As part of a digital transformation, Ryanair has already rolled out in-app features to its 206m customers including order to seat, live flight information, and direct disruption updates.