Unlike some other low-cost carriers like Ryanair, easyJet does not currently charge a specific "penalty fee" if you fail to check in online and instead require assistance at the airport desk. However, easyJet strongly encourages online check-in, which opens 30 days before departure and closes 2 hours before the flight. Checking in at the airport can be a much slower process and may result in you being assigned less desirable seating. While the act of checking in at the desk is free, easyJet does charge significantly higher fees for adding hold luggage or making changes at the airport versus doing so online in advance. It is always best to use the easyJet app to check in and secure your digital boarding pass to avoid long queues and ensure a smoother departure.