First of two DFW sleep centers a haven for travelers seeking quiet seclusion or nap space
(Dubai, United Arab Emirates, June 24 2013)
– Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport celebrated the grand
opening of the Airport’s first Minute Suites® location, an
around-the-clock nap center for passengers to relax, conduct business or
sleep in a private suite available by the hour. The first of two Minute
Suites® centers planned for DFW officially opened today in Terminal D
near gate D23 with nine sleep suites and two shower facilities, a first
for the company.
“The
addition of Minute Suites® gives DFW another unique and highly sought
service for our passengers,” said Jeff Fegan, CEO of DFW Airport. “We
are always looking for new ways to enhance our world-renowned customer
service here at DFW, and Minute Suites® certainly does that by offering a
great way to refresh or get some serious work done during a layover.”
“We
are extremely pleased to open our first DFW location and expand our
position as a concept leader among airports,” said Daniel Solomon, CEO
of Minute Suites®. “We have scientifically engineered these suites to
provide the best rest available on the go, and we’re confident that DFW
passengers will be very pleased with the suite design and amenities, as
well as the well-trained staff.”
Each
suite serves as a private oasis for customers, equipped with a daybed
sofa that features two sleeping surfaces with fresh pillows and
blankets. A sound-masking system in each suite neutralizes noise, and
the unique NAP26Tm audio program helps deliver the equivalent of three
hours of sleep in only 26 minutes. Each room also features a
high-definition television with access to DIRECTV, the Internet, and
flight-tracking information.
Suites
are priced at only $34 for a one-hour minimum stay and then $8.50 for
every 15 minutes thereafter. Rate reductions begin at four hours
including a flat overnight rate of $125.
Minute Suites® provides a wellness-based solution to the stress and fatigue caused by air travel. As physicians and healthcare professionals, the Minute Suites® team focused on sleep physiology and engineered the concept of a secure, dark and quiet environment to encourage napping, and they developed the use of binaural beat audio technology as a sleep aid for travelers.
Minute Suites® provides a wellness-based solution to the stress and fatigue caused by air travel. As physicians and healthcare professionals, the Minute Suites® team focused on sleep physiology and engineered the concept of a secure, dark and quiet environment to encourage napping, and they developed the use of binaural beat audio technology as a sleep aid for travelers.
“Minute
Suites® is a cutting-edge concept that’s getting a tremendous response
from customers, and it supports our goal of seeking to be one of the
healthiest airports in the world,” said Ken Buchanan, executive vice
president for revenue management at DFW. “We believe services like these
really elevate DFW and help distinguish our Airport for providing an
outstanding travel experience.”
DFW
becomes the third U.S. airport with a Minute Suites® location, joining
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International (ATL) and Philadelphia
International (PHL). Another Minute Suites® location is planned as part
of the next phase of renovations in Terminal A next year.
About DFW International Airport
Located
halfway between the cities of Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas, DFW
International Airport is the world's fourth busiest, offering 1,900
flights per day and serving 58 million passengers a year. DFW provides
nonstop service to 148 domestic and 52 international destinations
worldwide. For five consecutive years, DFW has ranked in the top five
for customer service among large airports worldwide in surveys conducted
by Airports Council International. For the latest news, real-time
flight information, parking availability or further details regarding
the many services provided at DFW International Airport, visit www.dfwairport.com or download the official DFW Airport mobile app for iOS, Android or Blackberry devices.
(re)defining DFW International Airport
DFW
International Airport’s $2.3 billion Terminal Renewal and Improvement
Program (TRIP) is (re)defining first class for this global gateway. For
the latest details regarding TRIP, log on to www.dfwairport.com/redefine.
