BEIJING: To enhance the experience for transit and overnight passengers, Shanghai Pudong International Airport has introduced a range of services including resting cabins, shower rooms, and overnight rest areas, aiming to transform the airport into an ideal destination for global travelers.
“A total of 30 newly-built rest cabins have been added in the international departure waiting area at Terminal 1 and Terminal 2,” said Zhu Jing, a manager of Shanghai Pudong’s passenger facilities management division, in an interview on Wednesday. “Currently, 13 of them are in service, and the rest are scheduled to open by the end of July.”
According to Zhu, the rest cabins are each equipped with a fully-reclining soft sofa, an independent fresh air system, a pull-out small table with a grooming mirror inside, and charging facilities, which will be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected after each use. Even empty cabins will be cleaned every two hours, and blankets, slippers, earplugs and eye masks are also offered for passengers’ one-time use. “On a par with major domestic airports’ pricing, the rest cabin charges 35 yuan ($4.87) per half an hour, 65 yuan for one hour, 185 yuan for three hours, and 299 yuan for eight hours,” said Zhu. Shanghai Pudong also offers 24-hour shower facilities free of charge for transit passengers. A total of 11 shower rooms will be available at five locations in Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. –The Daily Mail-China Daily news exchange item
