Boarding pass rules for TUI, easyJet and BA after Ryanair's dynamic change
Boarding pass rules for TUI, easyJet and BA after Ryanair's dynamic change
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Like most UK travellers, you likely download your boarding pass on your phone to avoid queuing at an airport kiosk or hunting down a printer. And while checking in early and downloading a digital boarding pass is a convenient and sustainable option, some passengers still find comfort in holding the physical thing.
Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary announced that 2025 would see the airline go fully digital from May, with further moves in place to scrap airport check-in desks altogether. This means the firm will not be accepting printed boarding passes, with passengers required to have theirs ready to scan on their phones. While this could frustrate customers who are not tech-savvy, Ryanair claims 60% of its flyers present digital boarding passes, with paper versions falling out of favour.
Currently Ryanair passengers are charged a whopping £55 if they forget to check in and download their boarding passes before arriving at the airport, so this change could eliminate any hidden charges. The rules for other airlines vary, but ultimately many are happy to accept both paper and digital boarding passes.
TUI’s boarding pass rules depend on whether you are flying with them or not. Online check-in is available for all TUI customers who are travelling on TUI flights (these are the ones with flight numbers beginning TOM). If you have booked through TUI, but you’re flying with another airline, you will need to check their specific website for their boarding pass rules.
On the TUI website, it says: “To log into the airline website you will be asked for your flight reference number. Please note, this is not the same as your TUI booking reference. Your flight reference number will be a 6-character alpha-numeric code and can be found on your booking confirmation, e-ticket or in manage my booking on the TUI website.”.
