Sleeping in airports sounds sketchy but sometimes, it's unavoidable, especially when the stormy weather causes delays and cancellations.
Based on an annual poll, the 'Your Guide to Sleeping in an Airport' infographic reveals the top ten most sleeper-friendly airports in the world with two in Canada and three in Asia. Despite the rankings, this is no reason for flyers to not to be diligent about their belongings and surroundings. Frequent flyers may have experienced severe delays or flights on call and have packed the necessary items for sleeping in airports. Things like sleep inducers, towels, wet wipes and snacks are all essentials for a relatively more comfortable night.
They key, however, to getting a good rest while waiting for the plane is to get the good spots near a plug and comfy chair.
What's Driving This Trend
- Airport Sleeping Pods
- Opportunity for companies to offer sleeping pod rentals or kiosks in airports for tired travelers.
- Innovative Travel Accessories
- Opportunity for companies to create and sell specialized travel gear designed for sleeping in airport settings.
- Airport Customer Service Training
- Opportunity for airlines and airport operators to invest in customer service training for personnel on how to assist stranded passengers and improve overall experience.
Who This Affects Most
- Travel & Hospitality
- Industry players can utilize insights about airport sleepers to innovate products and services that cater to this market segment.
- Retail
- Retailers can leverage the trend of sleeping in airports by offering products that cater to the specific needs of travelers stuck in transit.
- Education & Training
- Companies that provide education and training services can leverage this trend by offering courses that focus on addressing the needs of the travel industry and their customers in extreme situations like airport delays and cancellations.
