We’ve all been stuck at the airport. Waiting for a flight, delayed, and exhausted. Maybe you were trying to avoid that work report that needed turned in in between planes – or couldn’t access it on public wifi. Or, maybe your flight was continually pushed back way past your bedtime making it hard to even consider being productive. Whatever the cause, waiting in the airport isn’t exactly a good time. With all of the foot traffic and intercom announcements, it’s not a relaxing place to sleep, either. Resting is uncomfortable, and you’re regularly woken throughout your nap. And worst of all, you can’t go anywhere – or if you do, it requires endless steps and re-entering through security.

But that doesn’t mean you’re any less tired in between travel times.

Thanks to a new invention, however, napping between flights just got a whole lot easier. Pods designed specifically for quiet and privacy, the Napcab is just what we’ve been waiting for. Users simply pay – anywhere from $12 to $18 per hour, with a $35 minimum (because let’s face it, one hour isn’t long enough of a nap when you’re travel exhausted) and can gain access to some much needed quiet space. Napcabs also come complete with clean bed linens, charging stations, and of course, an alarm clock. That way you’re sure to be up and alert for your next flight … assuming it comes in on time.

Also available: workspace – great for those who prefer quiet while working (and best of all, it’s a write-off!). As well as Internet access, which is perfect for when you’re trying to pull from the airport’s wifi – a faster and more private option.

It works by entering the pod (those in use will be locked and windows tinted for complete privacy) and entering payment on a touchscreen device. Here users can choose how long they’d like to stay, or opt for a continuing session so they can decide later once they’ve had enough resting time.

Similar products have started popping up overseas, specifically in Japan when travelers await long flights and (sometimes) even longer sessions before boarding said flights. However, this is set to be the first of its kind for the United States. So far, the company said Napcabs will start popping up in larger airports, then spreading across the country once more travelers have been able to experience this unique relaxing situation. As well as obtaining rights from more airports. Napcabs are currently available in Munich, and are slated to make their US debut pending ongoing logistics.

What it Means for Travel

Though it might be some time before private napping quarters are available worldwide, this invention offers a big step forward for the traveling community. No more napping in public, and no more being forced to stay awake or work in public. Just because of a delayed flight. Not only will stressful travel sessions run more smoothly, frequent flyers will gain some much needed rest time. All within the privacy of their own space. But perhaps most importantly, they won’t have to leave the airport, or shell out big bucks for an airport hotel room (for establishments large enough to offer them) in order to do so.

It’s too soon to tell just when the Napcab will be in an area by you (or wherever it is you may be traveling). However, it’s website is slated to list ongoing location releases, as well as upgrades to any of its facilities.

Click to learn more about the Napcab – or be on the lookout the next time you travel.