Ryanair postpones launch of digital boarding system by six months

Ryanair has postponed the launch of its absolutely digital boarding system by six months, with the rollout now scheduled for November 3, 2025, as an alternative of May. The Ireland-based funds airline initially deliberate to section out paper boarding passes this spring, nevertheless it has opted to implement the transition throughout the much less busy winter season to make sure a smoother rollout.

From November, passengers will not have the choice to obtain and print bodily boarding passes. Instead, all vacationers might be required to examine in and generate digital passes completely by way of the airline’s myRyanair app. The shift is predicted to convey environmental advantages, with Ryanair estimating it can save greater than 300 tonnes of paper waste yearly. Additionally, the airline claims the transition will eradicate practically all airport check-in charges, as passengers might want to examine in on-line to entry their boarding passes.

Commenting on the choice, Ryanair CMO Dara Brady stated: “Going fully digital will streamline the travel experience, particularly during disruptions. Through the myRyanair app, passengers will receive real-time updates, alternative flight options, and even hotel and transfer arrangements when needed.”

Despite these advantages, Ryanair’s digital companies have confronted scrutiny prior to now. The airline’s controversial biometric verification course of for on-line bookings has sparked criticism from information safety teams, with Ireland’s information regulator launching an inquiry into the airline’s use of facial recognition know-how in late 2024.