Warning to passengers as Ryanair boarding pass rules change today with £55 fee

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Ryanair's new boarding rules begin today, with Brits warned not to get caught out and risk a large fee.

Today, the budget carrier has switched entirely to digital boarding passes. This means travellers who have purchased tickets will no longer be able to download and print them before arriving at the airport - an option currently used by 20 per cent of Ryanair passengers, according to the airline.

Desks at the airports will no longer offer the option to print them, which incurred a fee of £55. It is likely that a similar fee will be charged to those who arrive at the airport without having downloaded their digital boarding pass.

All Ryanair has said is that "If you have already checked-in online and your smartphone or tablet is lost, you will receive a free of charge b