British Airways launch First sleep pods
British Airways has unveiled its new nap lounge, featuring power nap sleep pods.
Found in the 'Forty Winks' nap lounge, passengers can lie down in what the airline calls 'the world's first chair designed exclusively for power napping.' All they need to do is set a timer (so they don't miss the boarding calls) and then nod off.
The new pods are currently available in British Airways' First Lounge, used by Gold Frequent Flyers, at London Heathrow. The airline will then be adding these sleep pods to its Concorde Room, used by passengers in First Class, at London Heathrow Terminal 5 and New York's JFK Terminal 7 when global travel restrictions ease and those lounges open.
However, this marks a distinct downgrade of the lounge experience. British Airways has also announced the closure of its Elemis spas, in a cost cutting move: these spas offered a genuinely first class treatment, all complementary.
Introduced in partnership with Restworks, the 'Forty Winks' lounge allows customers in need of some pre-flight shuteye the chance to power nap in a dedicated EnergyPod.
The EnergyPod is the world's first chair designed exclusively for power napping. With its unique combination of gravity neutral positioning and privacy visor, the EnergyPod is the premiere nap pod for short rest in the workplace. By providing nap pods for rest in its First and Concorde lounges, British Airways is supporting customer wellbeing and helping beat jetlag while on the move.
The Heathrow First Class 'Forty Winks' lounge is complimentary and operates on a self-service basis so customers do not need to pre-book. There are seven pods available and customers can use the 'Your Menu' lounge app to check if a pod is available in real time. This information will also be available on a screen outside the Forty Winks entrance. As part of the airline's ongoing commitment to keep customers and colleagues safe, Dettol hand sanitiser stations will be positioned in the nap lounges, and Dettol antibacterial wipes will be used to keep the pod surfaces clean after each use.
Customers can set the timer on the EnergyPod to the desired duration or use the one-touch start button for a perfect pre-programmed 20-minute nap. The EnergyPod reclines to elevate the feet and promote relaxation. The adjustable privacy visor can be swiveled into place to block out distractions. Complimentary audio content for use while in the lounge and traveling can be downloaded via the Restworks Mobile app.
When open, Concorde Room customers will be able book an EnergyPod from within the lounge, request a time they would like to be woken and choose a hot beverage to enjoy after their rest.
Water and hot towels will be provided to add to the refreshing awakening experience.
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