Originally Posted by
SK AAR
ah ok. I wasn't aware of that distinction. But if you check-in online you will always get BP on your mobile is my experience (except during Covid where document checks were mandatory; but FR didn't charge for issuing the BP at the counters at that time).
Not always there are some airports where electronic boarding pass are not accepted (even if printed by yourself) and you need to go to the counter to get the usual one
In such case the airline cant charge you a fee for printing boarding pass , but can for checkin if you fail to do it online before deadline (thats of course if you havent bought the option before hand)