The move comes despite a recent survey which found that nearly half of passengers (43 per cent) prefer printed boarding passes.
Travel insurance experts Tiger.co.uk say their survey also highlighted that one in four people would be put off flying with an airline that only uses digital boarding passes, with most concerns surrounding elderly travellers and those who aren’t too familiar with technology.
These concerns have led experts to provide helpful advice on how travellers can prepare themselves before the changes are set in place to prevent travel disruptions.
To avoid disruptions, travellers should ensure their mobile devices are fully charged before heading to the airport and carry a portable charger with them if possible.
It’s also important to download all necessary travel documents beforehand rather than relying on internet access at the airport.
“While digital check-ins offer convenience and minimise paper waste, not everyone is on board with the shift away from paper boarding passes,” said Ian Wilson, Travel Insurance Expert and Managing Director at Tiger.co.uk
“With nearly half of travellers still preferring to print out their boarding passes, there are valid concerns about accessibility, particularly for older travellers and those who aren’t savvy with smartphones.
“Taking simple steps like downloading boarding passes in advance, ensuring mobile devices are fully charged before arriving at the airport and carrying a backup power source can help prevent last-minute travel stress.
“Travel insurance could help protect travellers from missed departures and travel disruptions, just note that the insurer is unlikely to support a claim if the issue was the fault of the traveller, so if tech-related issues have you worried, it’s sensible to speak to your insurance provider in advance and add on any additional protection you might need.”
