Sleep Pods in Galleries Club--Yea or Nay
Jul 24, 2019, 11:31 am
#16
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No extra charge for them. They really are excellent, and you don't see people sleeping anywhere else in the lounge.
They don't take up a huge amount of space if they do it right, and can be a good addition, as well as having the benefit of discouraging unsightly conduct of sleeping on sofas, including, in particular, those with feet on the armrests.
*I still would pay whatever it takes within reason for a quiet, comfortable place for a nap that doesn't impact on anyone else - I would never dream of hogging a sofa for a nap, for instance
Jul 24, 2019, 12:26 pm
#17
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Didn't there used to be 'quiet rooms' in the old T1 or T4 lounges? I seem to recall there being something like that at either in times gone by. Come to think of it, I also remember being disappointed that BA did not put one in when T5 opened up.
Or maybe it was all just a dream
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Or maybe it was all just a dream
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Jul 24, 2019, 12:26 pm
#18
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Nope... Not for me.
I spent way too many hours in crew bunks which look too similar to those to know that I would not like them at all...
I spent way too many hours in crew bunks which look too similar to those to know that I would not like them at all...
Jul 24, 2019, 12:29 pm
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Jul 24, 2019, 1:21 pm
#20
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If I want to sleep, I'd want to sleep!
The other day, I messed up and forgot to book an airside hotel at SIN. They were full. I was even prepared to pay Ł100 for an hour's sleep but no luck since they were plain full (and no luck next door either, as their pods were full).
I found a row of recliners in the snooze area (free, ironically...) and used one of those.
Airports can make good money from my desire for sleep should they wish to pander to it by charging rather richly!
The other day, I messed up and forgot to book an airside hotel at SIN. They were full. I was even prepared to pay Ł100 for an hour's sleep but no luck since they were plain full (and no luck next door either, as their pods were full).
I found a row of recliners in the snooze area (free, ironically...) and used one of those.
Airports can make good money from my desire for sleep should they wish to pander to it by charging rather richly!
Jul 24, 2019, 1:43 pm
#21
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Seems of the same ilk as Yotel although potentially designed for naps rather than a decent sleep (given there's no ensuite). Personally I can't sleep in increments of less than around 4 hours but can appreciate it might be useful for those that can grab 20 mins here, 40 mins there etc.
I tried to stay awake when we arrived home but felt terrible. Caved at 1pm and got a solid 90/120 minutes and I felt like a different man afterwards.
That mini sleep was 100% worth it and needed.
Jul 24, 2019, 2:18 pm
#22
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Until last weekend I would normally have agreed with you but having arrived back from JFK ay 10am with almost zero sleep due to the cabin being too hot.
I tried to stay awake when we arrived home but felt terrible. Caved at 1pm and got a solid 90/120 minutes and I felt like a different man afterwards.
That mini sleep was 100% worth it and needed.
I tried to stay awake when we arrived home but felt terrible. Caved at 1pm and got a solid 90/120 minutes and I felt like a different man afterwards.
That mini sleep was 100% worth it and needed.
Jul 29, 2019, 9:25 am
#23
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I would be thrilled to see these. I'd be even happier than thrilled to see a joint OneWorld napspace project at all major hubs. It's not always possible to get enough sleep on a flight; some long haul connection combinations are just too "off" from the body clock for me.
Jul 29, 2019, 12:01 pm
#24
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If I want to sleep, I'd want to sleep!
The other day, I messed up and forgot to book an airside hotel at SIN. They were full. I was even prepared to pay Ł100 for an hour's sleep but no luck since they were plain full (and no luck next door either, as their pods were full).
I found a row of recliners in the snooze area (free, ironically...) and used one of those.
Airports can make good money from my desire for sleep should they wish to pander to it by charging rather richly!
The other day, I messed up and forgot to book an airside hotel at SIN. They were full. I was even prepared to pay Ł100 for an hour's sleep but no luck since they were plain full (and no luck next door either, as their pods were full).
I found a row of recliners in the snooze area (free, ironically...) and used one of those.
Airports can make good money from my desire for sleep should they wish to pander to it by charging rather richly!
Aug 1, 2019, 5:26 am
#26
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I would like to see sleeping pods like the ones at Helsinki in more and more airports, but for LHR/BA lounges I would be happy with a very quiet, secluded area, with chaise longues like AY had in the non-Schengen lounge (included self service pillows and blankets available).