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Saudi airport unveils ‘sleep pods’

King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh has sleeping pods for air passengers in Saudi Arabia

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King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh has sleeping pods for air passengers in Saudi Arabia

A Saudi airport has unveiled innovative ‘sleep pods’ to allow travellers to rest during transit.

King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh provides the designer pods for air passengers to catch up on sleep, work or leisure.

The air-conditioned pods have interactive screens, lockers and hotel-style beds.

Sleeping pods at Saudi airport

King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh provides several options to ensure the privacy and comfort of the passengers, including the sleeping pods available at all times.

Capable of accommodating 300 passengers a day, they are equipped with features of the highest standard of safety and comfort, such as air conditioning, hotel-style beds, interactive screens, and lockers.

The sleeping pods are an ideal alternative for passengers who need a short period of time to rest before their flights.

Saudi sleeping pods
King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh has sleeping pods for air passengers in Saudi Arabia

The concept of sleeping pods has spread widely in the Kingdom since their initial launch at Al Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Umm Al-Qura University, and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology.

They are even used in some hospitals and at some companies.

Saudi sleeping pods
King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh has sleeping pods for air passengers in Saudi Arabia

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