Genius airport sleeping capsules are coming to Europe
No matter how tired you are, when you've got a layover for several hours, it's impossible to fall asleep because a) airport seats aren't very comfortable, and b) you don't want anyone to nick your belongings.
However, there might a be a solution to this conundrum after all.
Later this year, Airpod capsules will start popping up around European airports.
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Tired passengers wanting a quick pre-flight nap can hire the pods to catch 40 winks. The futuristic capsule-like units feature a seat that converts into a bed, as well as high-speed wifi, air conditioning, air purifiers and power sockets.
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It's basically a portable private comfort zone.
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Each pod will also have space for passengers to store their luggage and personal belongings, and to ensure you don't miss your flight all announcements concerning flight statuses will be relayed to the pods.
Although there's been no word on exactly which airports will feature the neat pods at their boarding gates, Airpod have confirmed a commercial trial is set to commence in Europe in autumn 2018. If the pods are a success, they will eventually be distributed around the world.
Perhaps one day offices might even get pods.
