A futuristic phenomenon is taking root at airports worldwide: sleeping pods! After decades of travellers sprawled out across chairs and aisles, ingenious and entrepreneurial individuals are finally beginning to invent comfortable ways to nap while in transit – but with a cost. From reclining cocoon chairs to queen-sized luxury beds with a TV, airport layovers are taking a step towards becoming a little more bearable for those of us who are willing to pay. While these pods are far from universal, several airports have made the initial investment into varying models, providing a haven for the weary traveller. While pods are popping up, these companies in particular have been expanding into more and more airports:
