Major Ryanair rule change from November 3 explained - and how to avoid a £55 fee

Ryanair chief Michael O'Leary has shared an update for passengers worried about the budget carrier's decision to ditch paper boarding passes. From November 3, Ryanair travellers will be required to show a digital boarding pass via the Ryanair app.

The airline has said this change will eliminate airport check-in charges, save approximately 300 tonnes of paper each year, and allow passengers to receive direct notifications on flights. Yet, some travellers have raised concerns about the practicalities, worrying their phone battery might run flat or they could misplace their device.

Speaking on The Independent’s daily travel podcast , O'Leary addressed some of the specifics and outlined how the system will op

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