Ryanair Will Suspend Online Services for Maintenance
The airline's website and app will undergo essential system upgrades starting on Wednesday, October 7.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Air Travel
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Ryanair has scheduled a period of website and app downtime from 9:00 PM on Wednesday, October 7, until 1:00 AM on Thursday, October 9. Passengers must complete online check-in and generate their digital boarding passes before this maintenance window begins.
Why it matters
The system outage prevents passengers from using online tools during a 28-hour window, requiring travelers to manage their check-in process in advance. Completing this step early is essential to avoid significant fees charged at the airport.
Airport check-in fees are £55 for most flights, though this is reduced to £30 for departures from Spain and £40 for flights from Austria. Passengers flying from Morocco are exempt from these charges.
The players
Ryanair
This Irish low-cost airline is one of the largest carriers in Europe and operates an extensive network of short-haul flights.
The details
Travelers who miss the online check-in window must utilize airport counters, which remain available until 40 minutes before departure. Since the website and app will be offline, printing or downloading digital boarding passes prior to the 9:00 PM start time is required.
Timeline
Wednesday October 7, 9:00 PM: Website and app maintenance begins.
Thursday October 9, 1:00 AM: Website and app maintenance concludes.
Travel Outlook
This service interruption highlights the increasing reliance on digital-first check-in processes across the European low-cost carrier market. Airlines have shifted costs toward passengers who fail to use self-service portals, making digital infrastructure uptime critical for avoiding surcharges.
Travelers with flights during or immediately following this maintenance window should check in and download their digital boarding passes early. Avoiding the airport check-in process saves passengers up to £55 depending on their departure country.
The takeaway
Travelers should treat this maintenance window as a hard deadline for their digital boarding documents. Checking in well before 9:00 PM on Wednesday avoids the risk of paying extra fees for in-person service at the airport.
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