The days of uncomfortably sluffing over your luggage in an airport while waiting for a connecting flight look like they could soon be over.
Futuristic-looking AirPod capsules that could begin rolling out at select airports as early as this year will offer travelers a safe and private spot to rest.
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We can all thank two frequent-flying Slovenian businessmen who could never find a place to relax as they traveled through airports.
“AirPod sleeping pod is an ideal solution for people who are seeking a place to relax, work or just enjoy privacy,” AirPod CEO Grega Mrgole said.
The pods will not only feature a chair that reclines into a bed, but it will also offer:
- Charging ports for devices.
- Connection to Wi-Fi.
- A place to safely store luggage.
- Access to Netflix on a TV screen inside the pod.
And to address a topic people will undoubtedly be wondering about, Mrgole said, “It refines the air and eliminates 100 percent of unpleasant smells.
The pods have also been integrated with anti-stress technology based on vision, hearing and scent.
After each person leaves the AirPod, LED lights will automatically turn on, disinfecting the pod.
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Mrgole said the pods, which will cost travelers about $18 an hour, will be regularly checked by airport staff.
While all of this is exciting to frequent fliers, only U.S. fliers going out of the country might catch a glimpse of these. The beta pods will begin appearing inside European airports in a commercial testing phase later this year. Following the testing phase, they could begin appearing in airports around the world.
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