Ryanair to Eliminate Airport Check-In Desks and Paper Boarding Passes by November

The airline aims to become the first paperless carrier, requiring passengers to check in via its app and use digital boarding passes.

Ryanair will discontinue all airport check-in desks and paper boarding passes starting November 3, 2025.
Passengers must check in online using the Ryanair app, with digital boarding passes required for all flights.
The airline cites environmental benefits, estimating a reduction of over 300 tons of paper waste annually.
Criticism has emerged over accessibility concerns, particularly for travelers without smartphones or in destinations requiring printed passes, like Turkey and Morocco.
Ryanair has pledged to assist passengers with non-functional or empty devices at no additional cost.