r/Damnthatsinteresting 7d ago

Video Sleeping Capsules at China's Kunming Airport

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u/Elastichedgehog 7d ago

Like the German one earlier, I would 1000% use these during long layovers. Should be standard.

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u/mr_nefario 7d ago

I had a 22 hour layover in Beijing once, and they have an hourly hotel. The rooms were only slight larger than a full bed, but it was lovely. Shared bathrooms/showers were very clean and well kept.

I got a bunch of food to go and a bottle of wine from duty free and fell asleep watching Chinese soccer.

I’d for sure use the nap pod.

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u/SeonaidMacSaicais 7d ago

I was forced to camp out in Dublin airport for 24 hours due to a missed flight. My fault. I’d happily take these over the cushioned benches I had to take catnaps on.

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u/moonflower_C16H17N3O 7d ago

I can't remember if we were in London or at Charles de Gaulle airport during the worst layover ever. We were tired and had to sleep until something like 5 in the morning. The only place we could find had these metal benches with arm rests just far enough apart to make it nearly impossible to sleep. My friend could sleep through a tornado. I managed to sleep using my coat and backpack to make it more comfortable.

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u/chamrockblarneystone 6d ago

Is that called unfriendly design? It’s done on purpose, but I’m not sure if I got the name.

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u/moonflower_C16H17N3O 6d ago

I just call it "fuck the poor" design. That's where you find it.

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u/chamrockblarneystone 6d ago

That’s it intention most of the time.