For reference, here's Ryanair's current paper boarding pass: http://travelupdate.boardingarea.com/wp-content/uploads/2017...

I find it quite usable.

I'd disagree, only in that new passes always list boarding time in addition to departure time. They also tend to use better layout in general.

I recently had the information for three legs of a flight (on three airlines). That's an innovation, AFAICT.

I'd like an electronic boarding pass, with a countdown on it.