Ryanair boss, Michael O’Leary, announced last October that the airline would phase out physical paper passes in favour of digital boarding passes via their myRyanair app. The aim is that the check-in desk will disappear, paperwork will be reduced, and costs will be cut as a result of streamlining the check-in process.

Currently, passengers are asked to check online at least two hours before flight take-off and “either print a boarding pass on a single A4 page or download a digital boarding pass to your mobile phone.” 

That is soon to change. Ryanair has now imposed a deadline of November 12th for passengers to get to grips with the digital-only boarding pass rule. After that, passengers must show their boarding pass on their phone.

Ryanair points out that their system “follows other key ticketing industries (like festivals, music and sport events) which have successfully switched to digital-only ticketing”.

For many travellers, using an app is second nature, and the airline says that almost all passengers already use smartphones and benefit from real-time updates on boarding, gates, and delays – with “live notifications from Ryanair’s Operations Centre during disruption.” 

Those who don’t have a smartphone will be able to ask a friend to download this for them. And if a smartphone has run out of battery or even been lost, the airline is surprisingly reassuring:

“As long as you’ve checked in before you get to the airport, we’ll reissue a paper boarding pass at the airport free of charge. But you have to check in before you get to the airport. Once you’ve checked in, we’ll have your sequence number anyway at the boarding gate, we’ll take you you’ll get on. So nobody should worry about it.”

Anyone checking in at the airport will be charged a £55 check-in fee.

Note: Currently, airports in Turkey, Morocco, and Albania are not yet on board with mobile boarding passes, and printed boarding passes supplied at the check-in desk will still be necessary to complete their journey.

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What: The all-new Hot Wheels Stunt Show

Where: Newcastle’s Utilita Arena and London’s OVO Arena Wembley 

When: Newcastle’s Utilita Arena on 4th & 5th October 2025 – London’s OVO Arena Wembley  on 25th & 26th October 2025, 
 
Sign up for first access for tickets here.

Why: 

This high-octane live spectacular features the iconic 10-meter-tall Hot Wheels 360-degree loop, with Hot Wheels cars, street bikes, and ATVs soaring through the air in an electrifying display of precision driving. Audiences can expect gravity-defying backflips, daring ramp jumps, and jaw-dropping stunts as world-class drivers push the limits in a series of escalating challenges. Packed with thrills, adrenaline, and over-the-top entertainment, the Hot Wheels Stunt Show promises an unforgettable experience for fans of all ages.

From the best-selling toy in the world and The Original Stunt Brand comes the all-new live Hot Wheels Stunt Show. Experience high-speed action and full-throttle excitement, as legendary Hot Wheels vehicles are brought to life to perform jaw-dropping stunts that were only imaginable before now.

World-class drivers take Hot Wheels vehicles through a series of stunt challenges, with each competition getting more difficult and even more epic. Witness iconic Hot Wheels cars, Street Bikes, and ATV’s execute precision driving skills, backflips, ramp jumps, take on the iconic 10-meter-tall 360-loop and more!
 Featuring interactive fan experiences, larger-than-life Hot Wheels displays, and special appearances by legendary Hot Wheels vehicles including GT Scorcher, Boneshaker, Rodger Dodger and more, Hot Wheels Stunt Show is the next-level experience for fans of all ages. Whether you’re a die-hard collector or a young challenger dreaming of racing glory, this show is a must-see, edge-of-your-seat experience – for audiences of all ages. 
 
Hot Wheels Stunt Show 2025 UK show dates are as follows, with more international future dates to be announced. Matinee and evening performances are available across all dates. 

Fans will be invited to attend the 60-minute Hot Wheels Pre-Show Party before each performance to walk the arena floor, get autographs from the drivers, take pictures with the Hot Wheels Stunt Show vehicles, and other interactive Hot Wheels activities. 

For early access to tickets, fans can visit ticketmaster.co.uk/HotWheelsStuntShow.

Note: Discounted tickets are available for children under 13 years old. The Hot Wheels Stunt Show is a collaboration between Mattel, Family Entertainment Live, and Live Nation.

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